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Ten Important Points for US Patent Practices --- Obtain Strong and Broad Patent Right Workshop ---- This seminar covers the following 10 points briefly. 1. AVOID POTENTIALLY "HARMFUL" OR LIMITING WORDINGS IN SPECIFICATION (cf. US patent nos. 4,681,589 and 4,743,262) 2. AVOID DISPARAGING PRIOR ART (cf. US patent no. 6,463,700) 3. DRAFT APPARATUS CLAIMS IN NON-OPERATIONAL STATE 4. PROPER MEANS PLUS FUNCTION LIMITATIONS (cf. US patent no. 4,805,602) 5. REVIEW TRANSLATIONS CAREFULLY 6. FILING MODIFIED APPLICATIONS WITH THE USPTO 7. RESTRICTION/ELECTION REQUIREMENTS 8. COMPLY WITH DUTY OF DISCLOSURE 9. MINIMIZE HARMFUL FESTO EFFECTS 10. AFTER FINAL RESPONSE And the attendees may experience some mock practices of preparation of patent application and patent prosecution. Since the mock practices include a very easy part and a high-level part and each of the attendees can do what fits them, beginners and well-experienced practitioners can enjoy the seminar. After the seminar workshop, the attendees may feel some kind of confidence in the US patent practice. The workshop material may cover the following: 1. Preparation of application, (1) Avoid harmful wordings, (2) Claim Drafting, (3) Means + Function, and 3. Prosecution options. In particular, these types of problems will be addressed. More detailed problems will be provided and solved by the attendees. The seminar will be given in English. Mr. Aikawa will be a moderator. Lecturer Mr. Joshua Pritchett, Esq. Firm : Hauptman Ham, LLP Sponsor: Orion International Patent Office - Ikebukuro Thank you for coming. Please contact Mr. Aikawa for any questions. DATE: July 12, 2017 (Wed) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Venue: Benrishi Kaikan (next to JPO) B1, Conference AB  |
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