Practical Insights into Patent Law
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About
This Course
Embark on a transformative learning journey with this comprehensive course that goes beyond the surface of patent law. Through hands-on instruction and real-world examples, participants will gain invaluable practical knowledge that unravels the complexities of patent law.
By the course's culmination, attendees will possess a profound understanding of the intricate process involved in preparing and filing patent applications. They will also acquire the adeptness to skillfully navigate examiner interviews and effectively manage post-allowance procedures.
With a focus on imparting indispensable skills and indispensable steps, this course equips legal professionals with the essential tools for triumph in the realm of patents.
Perfectly tailored for those with a background in patent law, as well as attorneys seeking to fortify their knowledge and skills in this domain, it serves as an invaluable resource for professional growth.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the concept of a patent, its purpose, and the different types of patent applications
- Examine the requirements for preparing and filing patent applications
- Explore statutory rejections and issues that can arise during the patent examination process
- Develop best practices for conducting examiner interviews
- Identify the necessary steps of post-allowance procedures, including paying issue fees and maintenance fees
About the Presenters
Samuel Hayim, Esq.
Polsinelli PC
Practice Area: Patent (+ 1 other areas)
Sam Hayim is an associate in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution practice. He is committed to providing clients with strategic solutions on patent prosecution and technologies matters. Sam focuses his practice on patent counseling and prosecution in the software and electronic arts, in particular artificial intelligence and machine-learning, software development frameworks, control systems, and telecommunications.
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Jose Jimenez, Esq.
Polsinelli PC
Practice Area: Patent (+ 1 other areas)
As a patent attorney, Jose is focused on assisting his clients, from large multinational corporations to fledgling startups, in navigating the patent prosecution landscape in order to secure strong patent protection for their inventions. Since his time at MIT and as an engineer at The Boeing Company, Jose has had a strong interest in following the latest technology trends and maintains a thorough knowledge of these trends in order to better engage engineers involved in the cutting edge of technology. Throughout his professional and educational experience, Jose has had to think outside of the box to solve various engineering issues ...
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Tara Nealey, Ph.D., J.D.
Polsinelli PC
Practice Area: Patent (+ 3 other areas)
Dr. Tara Nealey chairs the Biotechnology and Life Sciences Patent Prosecution practice group. With a background in academic physiology research, she focuses her practice on clients with intellectual property questions relating to the full range of life science technologies. Her experience encompasses over two decades of IP counsel to clients of all sizes, including individual inventors, public and private universities and research institutions, start-up companies, mid-size firms, and Fortune 500 companies.Tara has extensive experience guiding clients through the development of robust patent portfolios; guiding international patenting strategy; analyzing patent landscapes and key competitors’ patents; preparing freedom-to-operate (non-infringement) and patent invalidity ...
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Tam Thanh Pham, Esq.
Polsinelli LLP
Practice Area: Patent (+ 2 other areas)
Tam Thanh Pham integrates complex technological and legal concepts to provide practical and timely advice to help clients reach their business goals. Evolving almost as quickly as the technologies it protects, patent law can have an impact on any entity that uses, makes, sells, or otherwise interacts with technology. From start-ups to publicly traded companies, clients rely on Tam to craft and implement intellectual property strategies aligned to their particular challenges and objectives.Clients seek Tam’s counsel for a variety of needs including:Companies developing a new product or service and wishing to protect their innovationsEntities on the verge of a funding ...
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