While it is wise to gather a patent portfolio – to give you a competitive edge in the marketplace – it is important to be selective in the patents you apply for and the ones you maintain, after issuance. Otherwise the costs can eat you alive. This Executive Seminar will teach you about the basics of the U.S. and international patent systems and how to use them effectively.

Specifically, you will learn:

how the U.S. patent system works, using a sample product to take you through the various steps;

how to reserve your rights to file patents in foreign countries (for up to 30 months) until you know whether the sales for a new product justify the expense;

how to determine which products to protect by patents and trade secrets, and which ones to publish to prevent your competitors from patenting; and

how to develop a simple in-house tracking system to timely discard patents and avoid foreign maintenance fees for inventions that are no longer selling abroad.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Chief Executive Officers
Vice-Presidents Of R&D
Vice-Presidents Of Marketing
Directors Of Administration
General Managers
In-House Counsel