Cappuccino with Counsel: Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
November 17, 2011
Bloomfield Hills, MI
7:15 - 8:30 AM
Discussions will include the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (H.R. 1249), passed by both the House and Senate and soon to be signed into law by President Obama. The Act marks the first significant changes to the U.S. patent system since 1952. Further discussions to include:
- First Inventor to File
- Inventor's Oath or Declaration
- Defense on Infringement Based on Prior Commercial Use
- Post-Grant Review Proceedings
- Pre-Issuance Submissions by Third-Parties
- Supplemental Examination
- Best Mode Requirement
- Marking
- Transitional Program for Covered Business Method Patents
- Jurisdiction and Procedural Matters
Location:
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Contact Gayla Houser 248.267.3337
Cost:
There is no cost to attend. Space is limited. Advance reservations required.