Fundamental Changes to the U.S. Patent System

On 6th of December 2006 FORUM will hold a conference in Munich on recent developments in the U.S. Patent Legislation.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed new rules that will fundamentally alter U.S. patent prosecution strategy. The new rules, currently slated to go into full effect as soon as October 1, 2006, are intended to help the USPTO to issue higher quality patents faster. One effect is, however, for certain-they will place a greater burden on patent applicants. Directed to the three areas of claim examination, continuation practice, and prior art submissions, the new rules will:
- restrict the number of claims that will be initially examined,
- limit opportunities for continuing prosecution, and
- curtail when and how prior art may be submitted to satisfy the duty of candor, and place new limits on accelerated examination procedures.

The seminar will describe not only the requirements and implications of the new rules, but will teach strategies for operating most effectively in this new environment. Learning how to maneuver within the USPTO's new rule system will be crucial for anyone managing U.S. patent issues.

Besides the USPTO's new rules, this course will also cover additional developments that could impact U.S. patent practice, such as: efforts by the U.S. Congress to reform the governing U.S. patent law, and cases pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, which has agreed to hear a high number of patent cases in 2006.

Save the date in your calendar now. For reservations or to request a brochure please visit www.forum-institut.de/seminar.asp?SemNr=0612101 or contact our German office by phone: +49/6221/500-660 or e-mail: patent@forum-institut.de.

Meino Frhr. v. Oldershausen, M.Sc.
FORUM Institute of Management GmbH
Vangerowstr. 43
D - 69115 Heidelberg
Phone: +49/6221/500 690 (direct)
E-Mail: m.vonoldershausen@forum-institut.de
Internet: www.forum-institut.com

FORUM Institute was founded in Heidelberg, Germany in 1979 and is part of the publishing group Springer Science & Business Media. As one of the leading Conference and Seminar Specialists in Europe FORUM is dedicated to provide high-quality training for professionals and executives. In 2005 more than 30,000 executives from many countries throughout the world attended FORUM conferences and seminars.

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