Straddling the Atlantic: Navigating the Differences between US and European Patent Office Patent Law and Practice with Grünecker Patent Law
Grünecker Patent Law Firm presents critical information about Patent Law in Europe, presentation geared to companies
Presented by Steven Zeman and Markus Grammel
Presentation Highlights:
Patentable subject matter
Technical effect: How it affects inventive step and sufficiency of disclosure
Therapeutic and diagnostic methods: What subject matter is excluded and how can it be made allowable in the EPO?
Amendments and added matter in the EPO
Bridging the gap between USPTO and EPO: Drafting truly international patent applications
Third party observations
Schedule:
8:30 – 9:00am Registration and continental breakfast
9:00 – Noon Presentation
Noon – 1:00pm Lunch
What Grunecker can do for you:
Successful defense of key patents for clients, allowing them to maintain control of key technology throughout Europe and to generate significant licensing revenue from competitors.
Evaluation of patent portfolios of potential licensees for our clients to assess risk and pricing of licensing deals, in certain projects discovering substantial weaknesses in licensed patents, thereby saving our clients millions in unnecessary license fees
Establishing and developing patent portfolios for domestic companies, adding significant proprietary value to their business, and allowing them to obtain funding vital for their survival.
For additional information, contact Bridget McMinn, Director of Strategy and Innovation, First Flight, bmcminn@ffvcnc.org