Best Patent Practices in a Transforming Environment

Wednesday, February 22, 2017, 1:00 P.M. CST -- Today’s patent practice is rapidly transforming.  The practice is undergoing sea changes in patent eligibility, enforcement strategies, and damages.  Now more than ever, innovative companies need to adopt best practices to thrive in the face of the current (and likely future) legal landscape.

In this complimentary CLE webinar series, Christopher Larus (veteran litigator) and Timothy Bianchi (patent prosecutor), will provide a holistic view of best practices and strategies for patent procurement and enforcement in the highly dynamic current environment. The series will be conducted over two one hour sessions in February and March, 2017.

In part one of this webinar series, Christopher and Timothy will discuss how to adapt your patent procurement practices to maximize value in the present enforcement environment and beyond. Topics will include:

• Drafting Applications to Maximize Enforcement Value
• Avoiding Divided Infringement
• Avoiding Patent-Eligibility Challenges
• Balancing First-To-File Velocity With Robust Patenting
• Avoiding IPR and Preserving Past Damages