The August 16 deadline is fast approaching for the USPTO issuance of the final rules to implement the new patent validity trials of the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB). The good news is that the USPTO is rumored to be ahead of schedule. In fact, the rule packages are expected
Upcoming CLE
For those looking for some CLE credit this week, I, along with Mr. Andrei Iancu, Irell & Manella; and Mr. John Scott, QUALCOMM, Inc., will be presenting on the IPO Chat Channel (Wednesday, April 18th) Intervening Rights in Patent Litigation.
The program will look at the Marine Polymer case as well as
Last call for Friday’s CLE program entitled “Post-Grant Proceedings 2012 – The New Patent Litigation.” This year, while currently available post grant proceedings will certainly be covered, the program will focus on the many changes of the AIA, how these proceedings will impact patent litigation, and the progress of
Today the AIPLA continues their multi-part web series on the America Invents Act (AIA). In the latest installment, the new post grant mechanisms of the AIA will be explored. The program is entitled Post-Issuance Activities and Enforcement Activities Under the America Invents Act.
Registration info is found (here)
For those seeking a quick briefing on the new Rules of Practice Before the Board of Patent Appeals & Interferences in Ex Parte Appeals. The Practicing Law Institute (PLI) will be offering a one hour webinar next Monday, January 9, 2012.
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