DUBLIN, February 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — “Patent Protection for Software-Related Inventions in the Europe and NOW Training Course” conference has been added ResearchAndMarkets.com offer.
Technology and software influence most business sectors in terms of increasing growth, and this has important implications for intellectual property protection laws and patents. This intensive one-day event will help you understand the development strategies affecting software patents and inform you about the main developments in European patent law, especially GUI inventions and ‘mixed’ inventions with patentable and non-patentable subject matter.
Under the guidance of our expert staff, you will learn how recent US case law affects software patents in the US and become adept at exploiting the differences between the US and Europe given the extent of available patent protection. The course will provide an overview of key tactics for US practice and give you an understanding of the latest US strategies in dealing with the obviousness and rise of ambiguity and written description problems.
Having an experienced in-house attorney on campus will ensure you benefit from their practical knowledge of selecting and protecting software technologies and gain invaluable insights into foreign filing strategies.
You’ll understand how to avoid pitfalls in drafting claims using case studies and understand whether patent protection should be available for software- and business-related inventions. The hands-on workshop will provide you with ample opportunity to discuss with expert staff and consolidate your learning.
Certification:
- CPD: 6 hours for your record
- Certificate of Completion
Who should attend:
- Patent attorneys (both from private practice and industry)
- In-house patent and general counsel
- Chief Information Officers
- Chief Technology Officers
- Experts in business development and technology
Daily agenda:
Patent protection for software and business inventions in Europe
- Overview of European law related to the protection of software and business inventions
- Overview of EPO Board of Appeal decisions including the latest decisions
Patent protection for software and business inventions in United States
- An update on recent Federal Circuit decisions affecting software
- Patent practice following the US Supreme Court’s Alice decision
- A detailed analysis of the USPTO’s post-Alice guidance
- Case examples and US practice application techniques
- Post-award considerations for these technologies
Preparation of patent applications and processing of European applications for software and business inventions
- Available request formats and description requests in Europe
- Drafting of requirements to take into account European and American requirements
- Archiving strategies
- Resolving EPU objections under Article 52 paragraph 1 of the EPC
An Industry View: An Insider’s Perspective on IP Protection Management of Software-Related Inventions
- Selection of software technologies for patenting or other protection
- Strategic archiving strategies that balance budget and probability of success for software innovation
- Challenges faced by companies involved in software patent management and responsible for software-related technologies
Practical workshop: questions, answers and discussion on concrete examples
- An interactive session designed to apply the previous discussion in practical situations
- Examples and Approaches to Protect Software and Computing Innovations, Considering Unique Requirements in the US and Europe
Speakers:
Alan Boyd
Patent attorney
D Young & Co
Alan Boyd is a patent attorney at D Young & Co. Before joining the patent law profession, he was a research software engineer and research assistant. Alan’s main areas of expertise include computer architectures, embedded systems, digital electronics, telecommunications and networks. He is a senior associate in D Young & Co’s electronics, engineering and IT team, and has extensive experience drafting and prosecuting patents for a range of clients. He is also an examiner for legal work at the European qualification exams.
Team May
Partner
Finnegan LLP
Timothy May is a partner in Washington DC office of Finnegan LLP. He has more than 20 years of experience in the field of US patent law, and focuses his practice on advising European high-tech companies on US patent matters. He advises clients in all areas of US patent practice and currently manages patent portfolios for several European clients in a variety of electrical and mechanical technologies. He also advises clients on patent validity and infringement. Prior to joining the company, he worked as a patent examiner at the US Patent and Trademark Office, where he examined applications involving digital communications, image analysis, and test and measurement devices.
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