The Acting Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office just issued a memorandum setting out new procedures for discretionary denials of Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) and Post-Grant Reviews (PGRs). The Acting...more
In response to a lawsuit for patent infringement, often a defendant will file an inter partes review (IPR) challenging the validity of the asserted claims. How can a patentee avoid this scenario?...more
Our legendary One Year of Patent Law in 60 Minutes | 2025 Edition webinar with CLE is back, and it's set to electrify your legal senses for the eighth year in a row!
Patent law is constantly changing. Each year, the...more
The hypothetical person with ordinary skill in the art will have a certain amount of requisite experience in the subject matter of the patent at the time of the invention of the patent....more
Damages experts in patent cases have a tough task. They must construct a hypothetical negotiation between the parties that would have taken place just before the alleged infringement started. And the goal of this hypothetical...more
On March 12, 2024, the Judicial Conference of the United States announced that in certain types of cases, it will change how cases are assigned to judges, which will limit the ability of litigants to choose which judge is...more
Are you ready for the best bargain in patent law? Look no further because One Year of Patent Law in 60 Minutes with free CLE is back and better than ever! That's right, all the patent law knowledge you need in just one short...more
Give us an hour of your time and we will deliver a fun and free CLE with a fast-paced overview on the state of patent law. In their fourth annual webinar, BakerHostetler Partners Michael E. Anderson and Jason F. Hoffman will...more
2/12/2021
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As the country collectively mourns the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, I am reminded of the inspiring book “I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark” (which I have read to my children many times). While the...more
This timely and fast-moving webinar provides insight for business leaders and legal counsel, highlighting many of the significant holdings by the Supreme Court and Federal Circuit in patent cases in 2019 and what issues are...more
2/4/2020
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Continuing Legal Education ,
Damages ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
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International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
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Rule 408 of the Federal Rules of Evidence protects settlement communications. The language of the rule is clear. Such communications are “not admissible . . . to prove or disprove the validity . . . of a disputed claim.” ...more
This timely and fast-moving webinar provides insight for business leaders and legal counsel, highlighting many of the significant holdings by the Supreme Court and Federal Circuit in patent cases in 2017 and what issues are...more
2/15/2018
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Hatch-Waxman ,
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This timely webinar will provide insight for business leaders and legal counsel on the implications of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, which has reshaped procedural...more
6/26/2017
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TC Heartland LLC v Kraft Foods ,
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