Patents: From Filing to Litigation
BSKB has been providing participants of our Summer Patent Seminar (SPS) with a comprehensive overview of U.S. patent law for over 45 years. SPS focuses primarily on the practical problems encountered in obtaining valid and enforceable U.S. patents, as well as enforcement of patent rights after grant. SPS encompasses lectures provided by experienced practitioners who address real world patent issues and encourage class participation.
Who Should Attend?
- In-house counsel, technical advisors, and IP coordinators looking for a comprehensive overview of U.S. patent practice
- Patent attorneys, agents, and students from abroad who are interested in developing a thorough understanding of U.S. patent practice
Topics Covered
•Filing and Prosecuting Patent Applications
•Statutory Subject Matter
•Prior Art and Obviousness
•Duty of Disclosure
•Benefit of Earlier Filed Applications
•Continuing Patent Application Filing Strategies
•Post Grant Patent Procedures
•Literal Patent Claim Scope Interpretation and Infringement
•Doctrine of Equivalents and Prosecution History Estoppel
•Litigation Issues
Speakers & Schedule
The seminar schedule and speakers will be released soon.
Seminar Dates:
June 2, 2025 - June 20, 2025
Approximate Class Times:
Daily : 9:30am – 4:00pm
Cost: $3,750.00
Includes all lecture materials and participation in social events.
Discounts for in-house counsel and students are available.
Discounts for in-house counsel and students are available.
CLE Credit Available:
An estimated 20 hours of Virginia CLE credit will be available.
