U.S. Patent Formalities - The Guide to the Formal Requirements

This course will provide a detailed guidance to the formal requirements of U.S. patent prosecution. The instructors will describe the necessary papers, forms and fees re- quired for U.S. patent practice, as well as the best practices for meeting those require- ments. It aims to give a practical, in-depth understanding of the U.S. Patent System.
Participants will have the opportunity to raise questions on all aspects of the proce- dures. Commonly arising problems and practical solutions will be discussed.
This course is also tailored to European practitioners. It will thus highlight the impor- tant differences between U.S. and European formalities and provide guidance on how to effectively meet the U.S. formalities when prosecuting counterpart applications in Europe and elsewhere.