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Working with the Patent Office after Filing Your Patent

Michael J. Feigin, Esq. was one of the lecturers at the national patent practitioner annual meeting in Alexandria, Virgina in 2014. A video of Mr. Feigin's talk is available below. Better quality audio, especially for download and listening to offline is provided in the second 'video'.

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The National Association of Patent Practitioners
Program Details Available
18th Annual Meeting & Conference

Come "Talk Shop" with Colleagues

July 20-22, Alexandria, Virginia

(program subject to change)

 

"Even with all the advanced technology available to an individual, the most productive tool for generating good ideas remains a circle of humans at a table, talking shop."
Steven Johnson (Where Good Ideas Come From),
commenting on research by McGill professor Kevin Dunbar

Take a look at this full, rich program and you'll want to attend from beginning to end...

Saturday Evening July 19 JumpStart
Please join NAPP's Board of Directors for a Relaxed Reception

Sunday July 20 "Nuts & Bolts"
PLUS! extra sessions for the Seasoned Professional
  • Do-It-Yourself Patent Searching, Stan Lewis
  • Patent Application Preparation, David Grossman
  • Arguing Against Combining References,Kip Werking

  • Client Counseling: Setting Realistic Expectations*, Greg Kavounas
  • Roadmap for Drafting a Design Application (It's Different!), Anton Skaugset

Sunday Evening: The Cruise on the Potomac. We will be sailing on the Cherry Blossom, an authentic split sternwheeler and recreation of a 19th century Victorian riverboat. Al Gore hosted a dinner on board the Blossom for the Russian Prime Minister during his term as VP. Guests welcome.**

*Greg's NEW! book on explaining the patent process to clients ($37 value) will be provided to attendees
**Cruise is included in your registration, $50 for a guest

Monday July 21: Practice Update Part 1, "USPTO Day"

Starting with "Our Changing Practice: Decisions from the Federal Court," presented by Priya Cloutier (sponsored by NAPP's Government Affairs Committee) the rest of the day will feature presentations, panels and Q&A with USPTO representatives on topics such as the examination process and patent appeals. (Details available as confirmed)

Monday Evening: Tips and Tales and Lesson Learned - informal gathering around specific topics (topics tbd)

Tuesday July 22: Practice Update Part 2

  • Ethics, William Covey, Deputy General Counsel, Director, Office of Enrollment and Discipline, USPTO
  • Best Practices: Minimizing the Risk of Malpractice, Andrew Jones and Larry Hilton, with Diane Gardner (sponsored by NAPP's Membership Committee)
  • On Your Radar: Docketing Systems Reviewed, Bruce Young and David Stein
  • Covering All Bases: PCT Considerations, Mavis Gallenson
  • Game-Changers: Design Patent Case Studies, Lisa Adelson
  • Client Counseling: Licensing, Monetizing and Alternatives to Patents (final topics TBD) Michael Shimokaji, Louis Hoffman, Ron Rohde

Register Here

Comments from last years evaluations

"From a Continuing Education point of view, it is a great bargain!"

"All it takes is a few nuggets of information or insight to pay for the cost of the conference, and I always get that. And, often a casual conversation with a colleague proves its worth. I like to think of it as a room full of mentors willing to help out."

"Great new approach, touched on many points I hadn't considered"

"Vibrant Speakers!"

"Very useful info for Newbies and Seasoned Practitioners"

"Great thought-provoking conversations"

"What a great group of people! I came as a Presenter and left as a Member!"


Important Dates

  • Now through June 15 - Registration is open
  • Late Fee ($100) will be added to registrations not paid in full by June 15
  • June 27 - The special room rate may be available until June 27th but ends when our block is filled. Reserve early so you don't get locked out.
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