Understanding Recent Developments and Best Practices Amidst Proposed Reforms.
The patent law landscape is continuously evolving as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) considers several changes through the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM). The ANPRM seeks comments on the proposed changes to America Invents Act trial proceedings which include a myriad of proposed rules concerning the institution of post-grant review proceedings and discretionary denials under 35 USC 314(a), 324(a), and 325(d).
This notable development underscores the need for patent owners and practitioners to stay in the loop and keep their eyes open for potential reforms on PTAB practices. Effective use of proceedings is paramount to have a robust patent defense strategy.
This course offers an in-depth discussion of the latest developments in PTAB. A panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will discuss the notable court decisions that will impact PTAB operations moving forward as well as the best strategies to successfully navigate this area of law.
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Senior Patent Agent 25+ Years of Experience in Strategic Patent Portfolio Development Patent Law Works
Reena is a patent prosecutor and strategist, with significant experience in strategic patent procurement of complex technologies and processes including computer architecture, cloud computing, wireless technologies and protocols, speech processing, and programmatic platforms. She has over 25 years of experience in all aspects of U.S. and foreign patent protection, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications, managing global prosecution strategies including practice under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and European oppositions, extensive oral arguments before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (now PTAB), Interferences, and post-issuance review procedures. Reena has personally handled over 40 reexamination proceedings since the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) at the U.S. Patent Office was established in 2005 and has extensive experience supporting patent assertions.
Partner at Blue Peak Law Group LLP
Robert Magee is a trial lawyer who specializes in intellectual property and technology issues. Mr. Magee has litigated cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants across a variety of technologies and in nationwide venues, including District Courts in California, Delaware, Florida, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, and Texas, the Federal Circuit, the International Trade Commission, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Mr. Magee is also experienced in intellectual property licensing and patent portfolio analysis. He has advised clients in support of portfolio acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions, and adverse negotiations.
Partner at Blue Peak Law Group LLP
Anna Dwyer is a patent trial lawyer and partner of Blue Peak Law Group. Ms. Dwyer has extensive experience representing some of the largest companies in the world in high-stakes patent matters in district courts, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, the International Trade Commission, and the Federal Circuit. Her practice spans a wide range of technologies, including small molecule and biologic pharmaceuticals, methods of treatment, formulations, polymorphs, medical devices, DNA sequencing, sonar and electrical engineering technology. Ms. Dwyer has played a leading role in all phases of litigation, from pre-suit investigation to case management and strategy, Markman briefing and hearings, witness preparation, presentation and examination at trials, oral arguments, and briefing on appeal.
