PTAB Bar Association Regional Event - USPTO Patent Commissioner and PTAB Speak
The Silicon Valley USPTO is pleased to collaborate with the Silicon Valley PTAB Bar Association (link is external) for their regional event at our West Coast regional office. This CLE program is designed for all practitioners, students, and others interested in patent prosecution and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings. Hear from USPTO Commissioner for Patents Andrew Hirshfeld on Subject Matter Eligibility, Functional Language, and USPTO priorities, and from PTAB Vice Chief Judge Scott Weidenfeller on the new updates to the Trial Practice Guide, SOP 1 and 2, Final Rule on Claim Construction, and other current developments before the board.
Agenda:
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Registration
10:30 - 10:35 a.m. - Welcome by Silicon Valley USPTO Director
10:35 - 11:30 a.m. - Keynote: Commissioner for Patents Andrew
Hirshfeld on Subject Matter Eligibility, Functional Language, and USPTO Priorities
As Commissioner for Patents, Mr. Hirshfeld manages and leads the patent organization as its chief operating officer. He is responsible for managing and directing all aspects of this organization which affect administration of patent operations, examination policy, patent quality management, international patent cooperation, resources and planning, and budget administration. Read More
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Networking Lunch with USPTO Executives
Lunch provided by PTAB Bar Association
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - PTAB Panel Discussions on Recent Developments, including new Trial Practice Guide, SOP 1 and 2, and Final Rule on Claim Construction
Moderator: Frank Bernstein, PTAB Bar Association
(Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP)
Panelists: PTAB Vice Chief Judge Scott Weidenfeller
PTAB Leda Judge Matt Clements
PTAB Judge Tina Hulse
PTAB Judge Christa Zado
As a Vice Chief Judge at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, Vice Chief Judge Scott Weidenfeller manages operational and administrative aspects of the Board, including providing guidance on legal issues and the impact of changes to internal Board procedures.
Three (3) hours of California MCLE credit is offered for this event. Please register by October 15, 2018.
Register Now (link is external)
Please note that the Silicon Valley USPTO is a Federal facility. Attendees are required to present a valid form of government-issued identification (driver license or passport) and may be subject to security screening.
This event is accessible to individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, including captioning, sign language interpreting, or other, please email SiliconValley@USPTO.GOV (link sends e-mail) or call 408-918-9900.
