Strafford will be offering a webinar/teleconference entitled "Duty of Candor, Fixing Mistakes, Ex Parte Communications, Sanctions & Professionalism Before the PTAB in Contested Proceedings" on December 3, 2015 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm (EST). Thomas L. Giannetti, Lead Judge, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and Mercedes K. Meyer of Drinker Biddle & Reath will provide guidance to patent counsel involved in patent prosecution and contested proceedings before the USPTO on the duties of candor and disclosure; examine related issues of privilege, ex parte communications and conflicts of interest; and offer best practices for meeting duties of candor, disclosure, and privilege before the USPTO. The webinar will review the following questions:
• How does the duty of candor apply in IPRs, PRGs and CBMs?
• What enhanced duty of candor do patent counsel have under MPEP 2001.06(c)?
• What potential repercussions do patent owners and challengers face if they fail to meet their obligations of duty of candor and disclosure?
The registration fee for the webinar is $297 ($362 for registration and CLE processing). Those interested in registering for the webinar, can do so here.
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