PATENTING MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGY

Conference Date: 04 Dec 2009
Conference Ref: H12-3309
Fee: £575 + VAT
Venue: The Rembrandt Hotel, London

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

The patenting of medical technology is a complex and sometimes controversial topic, as it usually involves various claim types covering diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic devices and methods.

This seminar will examine in detail how aspects of patent law relating to this significant branch of technology are covered by the existing provisions of the EPC and the relevant case law of the Boards of Appeal of the EPO.

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM ATTENDING

• Patent attorneys
• Lawyers
• Intellectual property consultants and managers, whether working in-house or in private practice.  
• Human or Veterinary Pharmaceutical and Medical Device R&D and innovation managers
• Everyone involved in the protection of inventions in the fields of medical technology.

ATTENDANCE LIMITED – EARLY REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED Reserve your place at the course by registering online now at www.management-forum.co.ukor by fax +44 (0)1483 730008 Any questions?  e-mail josephine.leak@management-forum.co.uk

SPEAKER

Christoph Körber started at the European Patent Office as an examiner in medical technology in 1992 and was appointed technical member of the Boards of Appeal in 2009. From 2003 to 2008 he was expert of the Joint Cluster Human Necessities on DG3 Decisions and Medical Methods.  

He holds a doctoral degree and a venia legendi in physics from RWTH Aachen and before joining the EPO worked in academic research in Germany, France (CNRS) and the USA (Harvard-M.I.T.). He maintains a teaching appointment as Apl. Professor in physics at RWTH Aachen.

This event has been Accredited 5½hrs by Law Society -
This course is potentially relevant CPD for Fellows of CIPA

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

• General Considerations
• Diagnostic Methods
• herapeutic and Surgical Methods: Common Aspects
• Surgical Methods
• Therapeutic Methods
• First and Further Medical Use Protection
• Computer Implemented Medical Methods

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