Patent Course offered by Highlights 2012 Understanding US Patent Reform and What it Means to Your Business Madrid, 11 June 2012 Barcelona, 12 June 2012
Introduction Under the term "Patent Highlights" the organizers want to offer advanced patent training of major significance or special interest, in the form of one-day sessions. This training is held in duplicate: in Madrid and in Barcelona, in two consecutive days. This is the second Patent Highlights of 2012. Two others are being offered in 27-28 February and in 15-16 October. In September 2011, President Obama signed into law the America Invents Act, enacting the first major overhaul of the US patent system in over 50 years. Among the many big changes is the adoption of a first-inventor-to-file system in the United States. During the past few years of legislative wrangling and debate, US patent reform has always seemed like a remote possibility, but now it is a reality, with profound changes being phased in over the coming months. Now comes the challenge of understanding the new legislation, how it will affect your everyday practice, and how to utilize the numerous changes in the best interests of your client. What are the implications of the first-inventorto-file system and the new post-grant review and how do we adapt? INTRO Objective This one-day course will provide an in-depth and updated analysis of several significant changes that the recently-approved America Invents Act (AIA) brings to the US patent system, to which European practitioners should pay special attention for the benefits of their employers or clients Who should attend Spanish or European patent attorneys, patent lawyers, patent examiners, intellectual property consultants, experts from patent departments in industry and from technology transfer offices of research institutions or universities 2
PROGRAM 1. The "first-inventor-to-file" system and how it differs from the European first-to-file system 2. New filing strategies in a post-hilmer doctrine era 3. The new grace period and how to apply the new definition of prior art 4. Post-grant review (opposition) 5. Inter partes reexamination v. inter partes review 6. Supplemental examination 7. Possible strategies for ex parte reexamination, inter partes review, postgrant review, and their interplay with concurrent litigation 3
Anthony C. Tridico Anthony Tridico has a J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center, a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry and a M.S. in Chemistry, both from Georgetown University, and a B.A. in Chemistry from La Salle University. Dr. Tridico is the managing partner of Finnegan s European office in Brussels, Belgium. He practices all aspects of intellectual property law, from strategic patent portfolio management to litigation. Eric P. Raciti Eric Raciti is LL.M. in European Union Law from University of Leuven, Belgium, J.D. from Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, and B.S. in Industrial Systems Engineering, from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. Mr. Raciti is a resident partner of Finnegan's European office in Brussels, Belgium. He focuses his practice on intellectual property counseling, particularly in the fields of alternative energy and medical devices. SPEAKERS 4
Venue in Madrid Oficina Española de Patentes y Marcas Sala de Usos Múltiples (planta 16) Paseo de la Castellana 75 28046 Madrid Time 10:00 to 18:00 h With lunch break Venue in Barcelona Auditori Antoni Caparrós Parc Científic de Barcelona Baldiri Reixac 4 - Torre D 08028 Barcelona Attendance Fee 250,00 EUR + 18% VAT Includes course documentation and lunch INFO Registration Centre de Patents de la Universitat de Barcelona Núria Sans Email: nuriasans@pcb.ub.es Tel: +34 93 403 45 11 Fax: +34 93 403 45 17 Payment By bank transfer to the account no. 2013-0088-63-0200326711 By cheque payable to Fundació Bosch i Gimpera (projecte 3584) Payment must be received by 28 May 2012 Provide invoice details Invoice and confirmation will be forwarded to you Notes Cancellation A certificate of attendance will be provided under request The organizers reserve the right to cancel this course or to modify any aspect thereof. Besides, they are not responsible for the opinions expressed by the speakers Fee will be refunded (less 4% administration expenses) if cancellation occurs on 28 May 2012 at the latest www.oepm.es www.pcb.ub.edu/centredepatents 5