USPTO Electrical Patent Examining Groups Seminar

Partnering in Patents XII
October 26, 2005
12:00 - 4:00 pm
USPTO Madison Auditorium
600 Dulaney St.
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Cost: Free to attend, but $100 administrative fee for CLE credit.

One day prior to the AIPLA Annual Meeting, this seminar will feature an open dialogue between the USPTO Electrical Patent Examining Groups, the AIPLA Electronic and Computer Law Committee, and the Bar with opening remarks by Michael Dunnam of Woodcock Washburn.

Anton Fetting in the Office of Patent Legal Administration, and Lynne Browne Supervising Patent Examiner for Tech Center 2100 will discuss the Pre-Appeals Conference. James Dwyer, Director of Tech Center 2800 will then discuss the new Re-Exam Unit.

John Whealan, USPTO Solicitor, and Vincent Roccia and John McGlynn of Woodcock Washburn,
will discuss claim interpretation in view of Phillips v. AWH. Joseph Rolla, Deputy Commissioner of Patents, will also discuss Patent Reform.

Register here. There is no fee to attend.