The American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Intellectual Property Law, Young Lawyers Division, ABA-IPL Young Lawyers Action Group, Section of International Law, and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education will be offering a webinar and teleconference entitled "Navigating the IP Waters of Europe -- Understanding and Using the European Patent System" on February 25, 2011 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM (Eastern). Brent Jacobs of Brent C. Jacobs, Esq. Attorney at Law and Gwilym Roberts of Kilburn & Strode LLP will present:
• An overview of IP protection systems in Europe;
• An understanding of the overlap and interaction between national and international systems;
• The comparative benefits of using the national vs. EP route for patents;
• The basic principles of patentability in Europe;
• Special features -- added matter and inventive step;
• The processes within the EPO and leveraging the system; and
• The upcoming law changes in the patent arena in Europe.
The registration fee for the webcast is $60 for Section of Intellectual Property Law members and Section of International Law members, $100 for ABA members, and $120 for the general public (for additional fee options, please visit the event website). Those interested in registering for the webinar, can do so here or by calling 800-285-2221.
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