Impact of Patent Construction – How to Prove Infringement and Validity in the USA, UK and Germany
May 9, 2014
This seminar will:
Examine the principles of claim construction in the three jurisdictions
Contrast the doctrines of equivalents and purposive construction
Analyze validity requirements
Illustrate the major issues with panel discussion, comparative examples and case studies
This seminar will provide:
A unique opportunity to spend a whole day in detailed analysis with recognised experts
A comprehensive overview of the principles of patent claim interpretation and validity determination in the US, UK and Germany
A comparison and explanation of the varying approaches for determining when a patent claim that does not literally describe an accused system is nonetheless infringed
An analysis and of the conclusions reached in the USA, UK and Germany regarding the validity
Recommendations for the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, as well as the litigation of issued patents
Ongoing opportunities for participants to ask questions and discuss individual concerns
Who Should Attend:
Patent professionals in private practice, including patent attorneys and lawyers
Heads of IP, Heads of Patent and in-house patent counsel at every level
Patent engineers and inventors
All whose responsibilities include the need to understand the scope of patent coverage in USA, UK and Germany
Presenters:
Bradley Hulbert, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff, LLP, Chicago