USPTO 101 Guidelines: Effects on Software Patents
Hosted by Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
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USPTO 101 Guidelines: Effects on Software Patents
Webinar, Hosted By Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
Friday, January 16, 2015 - 2:00 PM
On December 15, 2014, the USPTO issued a new comprehensive Interim Guidance document for examination of subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101. Sterne Kessler is producing a series of webinars which will cover the impact of the guidelines on patent prosecution in a number of subject areas.
The second webinar in the series will address the USPTO guidelines through the lens of software patents. This webinar will cover the following topics:
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The PTO guidelines in light of recent decisions, which show a path forward for software claims.
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Strategies for responding to Office Actions in view of the PTO guidelines.
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Approaches for application drafting that provide ammunition against 101 challenges.
This webinar is presented by Michelle K. Holoubek and Salvador M. Bezos. Register for the January 16 webinar.