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Topic
Patenting Software in the US and Europe
Date & Time
Selected Sessions:
Oct 3, 2024 03:00 PM
Description
Are you looking to protect your software innovations domestically and internationally? Want to increase the valuation of your company by securing patents in the U.S. and Europe?
Join Blueshift IP’s Robert Plotkin and Reich-IP’s Dr. Jochen Reich for the webinar “Patenting Software in the U.S. and Europe” on Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. ET. This hour-long virtual training will provide essential insights into the complex world of software patents that will help you expand your company’s intellectual property footprint.
Whether you're a business leader, innovator, or legal professional, this session will help you:
• Understand the differences in patent eligibility for software in the US and Europe
• Learn about the enablement requirement and how to meet it in software patent applications
• Explore the importance of novelty and how it impacts patentability
• Grasp the concept of nonobviousness (US) and inventive step (Europe) in patent examination
• Review the examination procedures in both the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the European Patent Office (EPO)
• Gain practical drafting tips to strengthen your software patent applications
About the Presenters
Robert Plotkin has been obtaining software patents in the United States for almost 30 years. His clients, which include leading technology companies, universities, and law firms worldwide, turn to him to obtain patent protection in the U.S. for cutting-edge software in fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, autonomous vehicles, and speech recognition.
Dr. Jochen Reich is a German-based patent attorney who represents international clients seeking patent protection in Germany and throughout Europe for a variety of cutting-edge technologies. His work before the highest court in Germany has helped set the precedent that software is patentable in that country.