Technology Transfer Tactics will be offering an audioconference entitled "Bilski: The Impact of the Final Decision on University TTOs" on August 17, 2010 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM (EDT). Charles Macedo of Amster, Rothstein and Ebenstein, LLP; Scott Alter of Faegre & Benson; and Dr. Ronald Kudla, the executive director of intellectual property, technology transfer, and new ventures at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will examine the impact of the Supreme Court's decision in Bilski v. Kappos on university technology transfer practitioners and their patenting practices, including the following questions:
• How will inventions of an "abstract" nature be defined?
• How with the "machine or transformation" test continue to influence PTO examiners?
• How should patent prosecution change to help ensure validity?
• How does the decision affect plans for appeals/reconsiderations?
• How does the decision affect existing method patents, and the impact on both value and infringement?
The speakers will also address the following topics:
• The Federal Circuit's "machine or transformation" test
• The Supreme Court's "affirmance"
• The effect of Bilski v. Kappos on patent prosecution efforts, patent licensing in/out, litigation (current and future), and patent reform
• What's next?
• Review upcoming opportunities for further guidance from the Federal Circuit
The registration fee for the audioconference is $197 ($247 for registration plus CLE processing). Those interested in registering for the audioconference, can do so here, by calling 877-729-0959 or 239-263-0605, or by faxing or e-mailing this form to 404-381-1354 or [email protected].
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