World Research Group (WRG) will be holding its Optimizing Patent Strategies at Patent Forum 2009 on February 25-26 in San Francisco, California. The conference will provide instruction regarding the best practices for creating a comprehensive patent strategy while maintaining a strong IP portfolio, avoiding litigation pitfalls, and managing case law changes.
Among the presentations to be offered by WRG faculty are:
• Examining your patent strategy to avoid litigation pitfalls;
• Identifying changes with patent reform in the Supreme Court and the Federal Circuit;
• Addressing best practices for patent prosecution;
• Avoiding IP licensing pitfalls;
• Leveraging involvement in patent pools: When to do it and when to avoid it;
• Collaborating with all parties in building a strong patent portfolio;
• Looking outside the U.S. -- Implementing a successful international patent strategy;
• Redefining obviousness in the post-KSR period: The implications and impact on litigation; and
• Understanding Chinese patent strategies.
The agenda for WRG's Patent Forum 2009 can be found here (Day One; Day Two). A complete brochure for this conference, including an agenda and list of speakers, can be downloaded here.
The registration fee for the conference ranges from $1,895 (corporate rate) to $2,195 (law firm rate). Those registering by January 9, 2009 will receive a $300 discount off the registration fee. Those interested in registering for the conference can do so here, by sending an e-mail to [email protected], by calling 1-800-647-7600 or 1-781-939-2500, or by faxing 1-781-939-2543.
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