Technology Transfer Tactics will be offering a webinar entitled "Deciphering the PTAB's Standard Operating Procedure Changes: A Game Changer for Post-Grant Proceedings" on November 8, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (ET). Tyson Benson of Harness, Dickey & Pierce, PLC will address revisions to the PTAB's Standard Operating Procedures ("SOPs") relating to paneling of matters before the PTAB and precedential and informative decisions. The presentation will also cover the following topics:
• Understanding the revisions to SOP1 that explains the revised procedures for panel assignment;
• The process for designating panels with more than three judges;
• Revisions to SOP2 that creates a Precedential Opinion Panel (POP);
• Understanding the functionality of the POP;
• Potential impact on licensing and patent value;
• Best practices for TTOs and attorneys when:
-- Preparing initial patent claims
-- Preparing for:
inter partes reviews
post-grant reviews
covered business method patent reviews
derivation proceedings
The registration fee for the webinar is $197. Those interested in registering for the webinar, can do so here.
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