US Patent Seminar



Practical Impact of the AIA on Patent Prosecution/Filing Strategy

--- Claim Drafting and Prosecution Under AIA ----      

1. Discussion of US patent application drafting practices to improve chances of getting the application allowed and improve the resulting patent, including language to avoid using and language to use in the description, and suggested format for US applications.

2. Discussion of US claim drafting practices to increase the chances of obtaining allowed claims

3. Discussion of prosecution practices with the US Examiner to increase the chances of obtaining allowed claims.
4. Filing strategy before or after March 16, 2013.
See Model Case.
Model Case


Lecturer: Mr. James A Larson, Esq.
Firm: Hamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson , P.C. (HSML)

Sponsor: Orion International Patent Office - Ikebukuro
Reservation is required. Please contact Mr. Aikawa.

DATE: November 15, 2012 (Thu) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Venue: JPAA (next to JPO) B1, Conference AB
Costs: None
Reception with beer and snacks


Updated: November 8, 2012




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