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
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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
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Microsoft Word (DOC)
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