SLW Presents Two Webinars on EPO and Patent Practices
October 28, 2011
SLW is honored to have Tim Opperman, a European and German Patent Attorney with Pfenning, Meinig and Partner in Berlin visiting our firm for the next month. He will be presenting a two part webinar titled “A Guide To The EPO: Best Practices in Examination and Opposition.”
The first webinar “Examination” will be on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 12:00 Central Time. In part one of the series, you will receive an overview of entering the EP phase and the examination before the EPO, discussing the pitfalls connected thereto. Specifically, you will receive insight on:
• Going into Europe: Strategic aspects
• Common problems during examination
• Divisional applications and double patenting
To register for part 1, click here.
The second webinar “Opposition” will be on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 12:00 central time. Part two provides an overview on the opposition procedure and strategic aspects to consider.
• Should I oppose? What to do when opposed?
• How to build a case and recommendations
• Beyond opposition: Appeal
To register for part 2, click here.
