Fall 2012
Summer 2012
Spring 2012
Fall 2011
Summer 2011
Spring 2011
Fall 2010
Summer 2010
Spring 2010
Fall 2009
| Previous | Spring 2013 | Summer 2013 | Fall 2013 | Spring 2014 (tentative) | ||
|
|
|
Patent Prosecution (LAW-855-001)
Parisi
Meets: 03:00 PM - 04:50 PM (W) - Room 351
Enrolled: 13 / Limit: 14
Notices
Pre-requisite is Law-688-001 - Patent Law.
Description
The Patent Prosecution seminar focuses on practical application of patent law concepts in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, the realities of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the specific issues relating to the preparation, prosecution, and securing of a U.S. patent. The seminar examines patent statutes and USPTO rules and practices governing patent prosecution as well as court decisions impacting and interpreting patents. In addition to in-class discussions, workshops, and short home work assignments, students will draft a patent application and a response to an office action.
Textbooks and Other Materials
The textbook information on this page was provided by the instructor. Students should use this information when considering purchases from the AU Campus Store or other vendors. Students may check here to determine if books are currently available for purchase at the AU Campus Store.
No text book. Weekly reading assignments, including articles & cases, will be assigned.
First Class Readings
January 11, 2012—Week 1—Overview of Course
- Patent Laws, Patent Applications, Practice and Procedures, and Examiner’s Work
- Prosecution Flow
- Patentability Requirements
- U.S. Patent Laws (35 U.S.C. Sections)
- U.S. Patent Rules (37 C.F.R. Sections)
Syllabus
The syllabus is available in the following format(s):
