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Overview
Why You Should Attend
The past several years brought a constant barrage of changes in patent law, between proposed new legislation (PERA, PREVAIL), new USPTO filing procedures (DOCX, Patent Center), and Supreme Court activity (Amgen, etc.) at a rate not seen in decades. The Institute is your answer to keeping abreast of these myriad developments, whether your practice focuses on litigation, prosecution, or strategy/transactions. Sit back, listen, and learn.
What You Will Learn
After completing this program, participants will be able to:
- Learn best practices in popular litigation venues around the country
- Know techniques for building a strong patent portfolio from an in-house perspective
- Find out the continuing effects of Halo on willful infringement, waiver and privilege, critical principles, and strategies
- Learn about the latest PTO rules and regulations
Who Should Attend
Patent practitioners of all varieties can truly make PLI's Patent Law Institute 2025 their one-stop shop for patent law updates.
Special Feature: Earn one hour of Ethics credit
Program Level: Overview
Prerequisites: Understanding of Patent Law
Advanced Preparation: None
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Privileged Members attend this program at no cost.
Course materials will be available to attendees prior to the start of the program
Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this program represent those of individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of PLI.
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Credit Details
Credit Details For All Jurisdictions For This Program
| Jurisdiction | Status | Total | Credit Details |
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- Apr 10, 2025
- Apr 11, 2025
9:00 AM PDT
Opening Remarks
Scott M. Alter, Leslie A. Demers, John M. White
9:15 AM PDT
Recent Court Decisions That Are Shaping Up Patent Law
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Catch up with Supreme Court watch: recent decisions and certiorari grants
- Find out about the continued evolution of patentable subject matter law
- Understand implications of Google v. Sonos and the concept of prosecution laches
- Learn how the Federal Circuit clarifies estoppel, jurisdiction, and other issues
Sasha G. Rao
10:15 AM PDT
View of the USPTO
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Learn what’s new at the USPTO under the directorship
- Understand what to expect from USPTO in the near- and long-term future
Eugene R. Quinn, Jr.*, John M. White
*participating remotely
11:15 AM PDT
11:30 AM PDT
PTAB Perspectives: Behind the Scenes of Patent Trials
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Know the latest statistics on PTAB proceedings
- Understand the key differences between district court and PTAB litigation
- Hear about the latest procedural and caselaw changes impacting PTAB practices
- Learn tips and insights from the front lines
Christopher (Kit) L. Crumbley, Wesley Derrick, Hon. Melissa A. Haapala, Amanda F. Wieker
12:30 PM PDT
1:45 PM PDT
The Evolution of Willfulness, Waiver, Privilege and Enhanced Damages Post-Halo
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Hear about trends in the lower courts post-Halo
- Recognize the current effect of opinions of counsel for mitigating willful infringement and enhanced damages
- Understand litigation perspectives, including privilege and waiver
- Examine practical considerations when receiving unsolicited letters
Scott M. Alter, Jon R. Trembath
2:45 PM PDT
USPTO Rules and Procedures
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Learn about the 2025 patent fee changes
- Discover current expedited examination programs at the USPTO
- Learn about recent revisions to the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure
John M. White
3:45 PM PDT
4:00 PM PDT
Patent Litigation: A Conversation with the Bench
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the unique perspectives plaintiff and defense counsel bring to the table
- Hear practical advice from a sitting judge on common pitfalls and myths about litigating patent cases
- Find out best practices for litigating discovery disputes
- Learn how to present your case in a compelling way to judges and juries
Hon. Laurel Beeler, Hon. Peter H. Kang, Bijal V. Vakil
5:00 PM PDT
9:00 AM PDT
The Bio and Chemical Practice World at the USPTO
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Know the 35 USC 112 hurdles still in place in this practice area
- Understand PTAB and CAFC decisions that affect daily practice
- Learn successful specification inclusions and claim styles
Chad M. Rink, Eric E. Silverman
10:00 AM PDT
The Future is Now: A Patent Litigation Lawyer’s Guide to Leveraging AI and Legal Technology
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of AI and Legal Technology under the current landscape of Patent Litigation
- Evaluate the Benefits and Risks of AI Tools in Patent Litigation
- Implement Practical AI and Legal Tech Solutions in Patent Litigation
Nicholas J. Kim, Irene Yang
11:00 AM PDT
11:15 AM PDT
Building an Effective Patent Portfolio – Views from In-House
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Optimize effectiveness of invention harvesting
- Understand the role of outside counsel
- Discover cost-effective strategies for enhancing patent quality
Archana Bhuta, Peter Jovanovic, Helen Li, Kelvin Vivian
12:15 PM PDT
1:45 PM PDT
Emerging Technologies and Patent Law: What You Need to Know
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the current landscape around the cross section of emerging technologies and Patents
- Discover how the rise of generative AI has impacted the patent industry
- Learn about regulatory frameworks on the horizon around the crossroads of AI and Patent Law
Roberta A. Young
2:45 PM PDT
In-House Perspective on Pressing Legal Issues
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the effects of recent court decisions and USPTO activity
- Hear about the changing landscape of litigation
- Recognize other patent issues weighing on the minds of corporate counsel
Diane Gabl Kratz, Peter Lam, Matthew Sarboraria, Rebecca Unruh
3:45 PM PDT
4:00 PM PDT
IP Ethics: Avoiding Pitfalls in USPTO Practice
Patent attorneys face distinct ethical and substantive rules set forth by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), often diverging from those in traditional legal practice. Join us for an insightful CLE led by a registered patent attorney with experience in ethics matters who guides you through a practitioner’s unique responsibilities under the USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct, which are based on the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. This session will clarify the distinct regulatory and ethical landscape for intellectual property law. After completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Learn about the background on USPTO regulatory structure
- Delve into intellectual property-specific conflicts of interest, including subject matter conflicts and issues arising in USPTO actions and searches
- Understand the duty of candor obligations at the USPTO and how they impact interactions and disclosures
- Learn best practices and strategies for representing clients ethically and effectively within the constraints of the USPTO’s guidelines
- Hear about the current focus of the USPTO’s Office of Enrollment and Discipline
Emil J. Ali
5:00 PM PDT
