Morgan Lewis IP Academy Series

Our IP Academy series features monthly live seminars in Washington, DC exploring important developments, trends, and hot topics in Japan and the United States.

UPCOMING 2024 SESSIONS

September 13 | US Safe Harbor; US Research Exemption

October 11 | Claim Construction

November 8 | Introduction to US Litigation

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Recent Events

08/02/2024 - Patentable Subject Matter
Join us for a program reviewing the recent guidelines from the courts and the practical use of the currently available US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and European Patent Office (EPO) examination guidelines for obtaining patents.
06/21/2024 - Patent Marking
Join us for a discussion on patent marking, explaining its importance in the intellectual property landscape and how it serves as a public notice to indicate that a product is protected by a patent. We’ll explore the benefits of patent marking for patent holders, including enhanced protection and legal advantages in enforcement. Finally, we’ll discuss best practices for implementing patent marking to ensure compliance with US patent laws.
05/10/2024 - Anticipation/Obviousness
Join us for a discussion on how to better respond to US and European patent (EP) novelty and inventive step rejections. The United States and Europe have differing laws and rules for novelty and inventive steps, and an effective response to an examiner’s rejection must follow each region’s practices.
04/12/2024 - Claim Construction
Claim construction has become a fundamental aspect of every patent case and can determine the infringement and validity of a claim.
02/09/2024 - Maximizing Patent Term
This program will explore effective methods to extend the lifespan of patents, ensuring optimal protection and commercialization opportunities for clients. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge to secure prolonged market advantages through strategic legal maneuvers and regulatory understanding.
01/25/2024 - Updates on Post-Grant Proceedings
Designed as an alternative to district court litigation, post-grant proceedings have offered litigants a faster and more cost-effective forum for resolving patent validity disputes. In turn, the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board continues to be one of the most popular venues for litigating patent disputes, with more than 16,400 petitions filed since its inception.

Past 2023 Events

US Attorney-Client Privilege (12/14/2023)

Please join us for a discussion on attorney-client privilege. The presentation will focus on the history and overview of attorney-client privilege, which allows the litigants to refuse production of documents and information that are otherwise discoverable under the US-specific laws of discovery.

Morgan Lewis IP Academy Series

UPCOMING 2024 SESSIONS

Recent Events

Past 2023 Events

Past 2020 Events