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Webinar on Recent Developments in AIA Trial Practice

Fitch Even will be offering a webinar entitled "Discretionary Denial and Beyond: Recent Developments in AIA Trial Practice" on July 27, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EDT).  Paul B. Henkelmann and Brian P. Herrmann of Fitch Even will address the following topics:

• Recent guidance and proposed changes to discretionary denial procedures
• The latest notable decisions from the PTAB and the Federal Circuit affecting AIA trial practice
• A summary of proposed changes to AIA trial practice issued by the USPTO

While there is no cost to participate in the program, advance registration is required.  Those interested in attending the webinar can register here.

Webinar on Clinical Trial Dilemma

J A Kemp will be offering a webinar entitled "The Clinical Trial Dilemma: Update on the EPO Position" on June 27, 2023 at 16:00 pm (BST).  Amanda Simons and Tanja Preissner of J A Kemp will provide an update on recent developments in EPO case law in relation to clinical trials, and their impact on the validity of patent claims, and discuss possible strategies for filing patent applications in light of a planned or existing clinical trial.  The webinar will address the following topics:

• Is a disclosure of a proposed clinical trial relevant to novelty and inventive step?
• Filing strategies for applications relating to clinical trials.
• Is a clinical trial confidential for patent purposes?

There is no registration fee for this webinar.  However, those interested in registering for the webinar, should do so here.

IPO Webinar on Use of Patent Agents

The Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) will offer a one-hour webinar entitled "Effective Use of Patent Agents for In-House and Outside Counsel -- Part 1," on June 29, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (ET).  Karen Cochran of Shell USA, Inc.; Carey Jordan of Vorys; Kelly McGlashen of Robert Bosch LLC; Valerie Moore of Kilpatrick Townsend; and Angela Parsons of Fish & Richardson will address the benefits of having a patent agent program including how patent agents can support legal/business work outside of preparation and prosecution.  The panel will also discuss unique benefits to staffing with patent agents, including contributing to your organization's diversity.

There is no registration fee for the webinar.  However, those interested in attending the webinar should register here.

Conference & CLE Calendar

June 13, 2023 - "Mastering the Art of Attracting and Winning New Clients -- Strategies for Success" (IPWatchdog and Anaqua) - 11:00 am (ET)

June 13, 2023 - "Sustainable Innovation Dialogue: Exploring the Relationship between IP and Climate Change Innovation" (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (Hawaii Time), Honolulu, HI

June 14, 2023 - "From Problem to Market: How Three Women Are Addressing Global Challenges" (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and University of Hawai'i Office of Innovation & Commercialization) - 8:00 am to 9:00 am (Hawaii Time), Honolulu, HI

Webinar on Attracting and Winning New Clients

IPWatchdog and Anaqua will be offering a webinar entitled "Mastering the Art of Attracting and Winning New Clients -- Strategies for Success" on June 13, 2023 at 11:00 am (ET).  Gene Quinn of IPWatchdog, Inc. will moderate a panel consisting of Halim Shehadeh of The CWB Group and Joseph Bichanich of Anaqua.  The panel will discuss strategies for winning new clients and provide a roadmap from engagement to investing in the right technology to scale to accept increased work.

There is no registration fee for this webinar.  However, those interested in registering for the webinar, should do so here.

USPTO Program on Relationship between IP and Climate Change Innovation

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will be offering program entitled "Sustainable Innovation Dialogue: Exploring the Relationship between IP and Climate Change Innovation" on June 13, 2023 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Hawaii Time at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Honolulu, HI.

The half-day interactive program will bring together leaders of the world's five largest IP offices (IP5), representatives from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), industry representatives, and the local Hawaiian innovation community to engage in discussions on different perspectives on incentivizing, protecting, and commercializing climate-related innovations.  The program, which precedes the 16th annual meeting of the IP5 Heads of Office on June 15, will include sessions on:

• Perspectives on climate change from the IP5 offices, an in-depth discussion of the IP5 Offices' initiatives to encourage patent filings in climate technologies, streamline examination, and undertake eco-friendly efforts, such as paperless filing and energy efficiency.

• Perspectives on bringing climate-related innovation to market, where representatives of industry, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and local startups will describe what it takes to bring climate change technologies from research to the marketplace.

• Perspectives on the challenges in climate-related innovation, a discussion of IP-related challenges faced by underrepresented groups and the specific needs of SMEs and startups in this space.

Additional information about the program can be found here.  The in-person program will be live-streamed.  There is no charge to attend the program, but registration is required.  Due to space limitations, early registration for in-person attendance in Honolulu is recommended.  Those interested in registering for the webinar can do so here.

USPTO WE Event on Addressing Global Challenges

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will be offering its next Women's Entrepreneurship (WE) event from 8:00 am to 9:00 am (Hawaii Time) on June 14, 2023 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Honolulu, HI.  The event, entitled "From Problem to Market: How Three Women Are Addressing Global Challenges," is a collaboration with the University of Hawai'i's Office of Innovation & Commercialization, and will feature a panel of entrepreneurs and experts bringing their ideas to the marketplace through licensing partnerships and university tech transfer, just two of the many ways businesses and innovators can solve the world's biggest problems.

Those interested in registering for the event, can do so here.

Conference & CLE Calendar

April 25, 2023 - "Amendments to Patent Claims -- Global Updates" (Dannemann Siemsen) - 8:30 am (ET)

April 25, 2023 - Listening session on current state of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and inventorship issues (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) - 10:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET), Alexandria, VA

April 25, 2023 - "Using Disclaimers at the EPO: A Practical Guide" (J A Kemp) - 16:00 pm (BST)

April 25, 2023 - "Women and Intellectual Property: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity" (IPWatchdog and IP.com) - 12:00 pm (ET)

April 26, 2023 - "MentorshIP: The secret sauce for women entrepreneurs" (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET), Alexandria, VA

April 26, 2023 - "Women in IP: Opportunities & Challenges" (Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy Law at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law) - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm (CDT)

April 27, 2023 - "Strategies for Adding Value and Building a Strong Biotech Patent Portfolio" (IPWatchdog and CAS) - 12:00 pm (ET)

USPTO AI Inventorship Listening Session

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will be holding a listening session to seek stakeholder input on the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and inventorship issues that may arise in view of the advancement of such technologies.  The event is being held from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm (ET) on April 25, 2023 at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum at the USPTO Headquarters in Alexandria, VA.  An agenda for the event can be found here.

Those interested in registering for the event, can do so here.

Webinar on Amendments to Patent Claims

Dannemann Siemsen will be offering a webinar entitled "Amendments to Patent Claims -- Global Updates" on April 25, 2023 at 8:30 am (ET).  Ankush Verma of Remfry & Saga; Alexander Wyrwoll of Winter, Brandl; and Monique Rodrigues Teixeira, Gustavo de Freitas Morais, and Patricia Porto of Dannemann Siemsen will discuss issues on amendments to patent claims in Brazil and other jurisdictions, including the following topics:

• The allowable scope and extent of the amendments to a patent application claim;
• The time limit for making claim amendments; and
• The treatment given to this subject among the different jurisdictions.

Those wishing to register for the webinar can do so here.

Webinar on Using Disclaimers at the EPO

J A Kemp will be offering a webinar entitled "Using Disclaimers at the EPO: A Practical Guide" on April 25, 2023 at 16:00 pm (BST).  Chris Milton and Imogen Parry of J A Kemp will review the current state of the law surrounding the use of disclaimers at the EPO, and then consider examples of how these can be used to your advantage, both when pursuing patent protection and when attacking problematic patents.  The webinar will address the following topics:

• Considering when disclaimers may be appropriate at the EPO
• The state of EPO case law concerning allowability of disclaimers
• Preparing a case where disclaimers may be needed: drafting tips
• Attacking weak disclaimers
• Case studies
• Audience questions

There is no registration fee for this webinar.  However, those interested in registering for the webinar, should do so here.

Webinar on Women in IP

IPWatchdog and IP.com will be offering a webinar entitled "Women and Intellectual Property: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity" on April 25, 2023 at 12:00 pm (ET).  Renée Quinn of IPWatchdog, Inc. will moderate a panel consisting of Nina Archie of the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Program, Alison Erickson of Hallmark, Susanne Hollinger of Newell Brands, and Marlene Valderrama of Halliburton, who will share their achievements, insights, and perspectives on the IP industry.  The webinar will explore the challenges that these women have overcome, their leadership and accomplishments, and their outlook on the industry.  The panel will also discuss the importance of encouraging more women to use the IP system to protect and add value to their work and how IP can help woman-led businesses support economic recovery and build a stronger future.

There is no registration fee for this webinar.  However, those interested in registering for the webinar, should do so here.

USPTO WE Event on MentorshIP

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will be offering its next Women's Entrepreneurship (WE) event from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET) on April 26, 2023 at the USPTO Headquarters in Alexandria, VA.  The event on "MentorshIP: The secret sauce for women entrepreneurs" will feature a panel of experts who will discuss actionable tips on how to find a mentor, what to look for in a mentor, how to successfully engage with a mentor, and the benefits of mentorship when starting, growing, or expanding your business.

Those interested in registering for the event, can do so here.

UIC Law Virtual Seminar on Women in IP

The Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy Law at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law will be holding a virtual seminar entitled "Women in IP: Opportunities & Challenges" from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm (CDT) on April 26, 2023.  The program will bring together speakers to discuss the opportunities and challenges of women working in the field of intellectual property law.

Additional information about the program, including a list of speakers, can be found here.  While there is no fee for this event, those interested in registering for the event can do so here.