Purpose & Overview
This seminar is intended as an introductory primer in U.S. patent law for scientists, engineers and managers involved in business and technology. The seminar covers the fundamentals of how to identify, and document an invention, search for patents related to the invention, and apply for a patent application. In particular, attendees will become familiar with the types of patent applications, the parts of a patent application, how to read a patent publication and the prosecution process for getting a patent application allowed before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Attendees will also learn the key aspects of working with a patent attorney in seeking patent protection.

Who should attend?
Scientists, engineers and managers involved in business and technology needing an intensive introduction or review of patent law.

Instructor: Robert A. Migliorini
Bob Migliorini is an in-house intellectual property attorney with Exxon Mobil Corporation. Bob counsel clients in patent preparation, patent prosecution, patent opinions and technology contracts. Prior to becoming an IP attorney, Bob worked for 17-years for ExxonMobil Chemical Co., Films Business, in a variety of technical, operations and leadership positions. He has 20-years of chemical industry experience as an engineer in a variety of technology areas related to thermoplastic compounding, extrusion, orientation, and coating of fiber and films. He is also an inventor or coinventor of 12 U.S. patents related to the field of coextruded films. Bob holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University, a M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and a M.B.A. from Rochester Institute of Technology, a J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law, and a LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law from Franklin Pierce Law Center. He is licensed to practice law in various states and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Seminar Content

Lecture Topics 1. Introduction to Intellectual Property Law, Trade Secrets and Patents 2. Inventorship 3. Invention Documentation 4. Patent Searching 5. Patentability Requirements 6. Types of Patents 7. Parts of a Patent Application and How To Read A Patent Publication 8. Patent Application Preparation 9. U.S. Patent Application Filing and Formalities 10. Patent Prosecution 11. Foreign Patent Filing and Prosecution 12. Related Application Filing 13. Post Patent Grant Considerations

Seminar Fees	Before 4/23/08	After 4/23/08
SPE Member	$495	$595
Nonmember	$745	$745

Price Schedule

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