FORMALITY PROCEDURES
FOR THE USPTO for
Patent
Administrators and
Paralegals

Conference Date: 29-30 Jan 2009
Conference Ref: H1-3109
Fee: £965 + VAT
Venue: The Cavendish Hotel, London

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS COURSE?

• You will be given a step-by step description of the prosecution of patent applications before the United States Patent Office from filing through to patent issuance and beyond.
• There will be special emphasis on the US National Phase patent application.   
• It will enable you to identify unique and potentially costly aspects of US patent practice
• You will be offered practices that can reduce US patent prosecution costs while maximizing the value of issued US patents. 
• There will be an in-depth discussion about the mechanics of US patent prosecution procedures, including the forms, fees and filing requirements of each stage.  
• Through interactive form review and completion exercises, your understanding of  US prosecution mechanics will be reinforced