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2020 Virtual Partnering in Patents October
October 20, 2020 12:00 AM
The USPTO and AIPLA are hosting the 27th annual Partnering in Patents event in a virtual format. This online program fosters an open dialogue between AIPLA members and the USPTO
AGENDA
10:30-11:30 AM Technical Training
Bryan Pardo, Professor at Northwestern University, New AI tools
12-3:30 PM Partnering in Patents Afternoon Session - Presenter Topics
12:00 |
Welcome Remarks– USPTO Senior leadership & AIPLA Ms. Barbara Fiacco, AIPLA’s President |
12:10-1:20 |
Patents Update(50 min) - USPTO Patents Update(20 mins) Patent Classification and Application Routing(20 mins) AI update(10 mins) Success Act(20 mins) |
1:20-1:30 |
Interview Best Practice(10 mins) - USPTO
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1:30-2:00 |
Break(30 min) |
2:00-2:45 |
35 U.S.C. 101(45 min) |
2:45-3:30 |
Discussion panel: A day in the life(45 min) |
3:30 |
Closing Remarks & Thanks– USPTO |
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