Technology in a wide range of industries now has the ability to collect data, in addition to fulfilling its primary purpose. Once this data has been collected, how can it be further leveraged? A new webinar series from the SLW Institute will explore this question. The Data Monetization webinar series will take place from October […]
This August, the Destination IP Virtual Summit gave participants a way to escape, while still at their desk. This online conference offered sixteen sessions covering relevant, practical intellectual property topics. Spread over two weeks, each day had the “theme” of a different relaxing location. Attendees could get away for a while, as they heard from […]
This summer, the SLW Institute is providing a wide range of webinars to help you advance your IP knowledge. Presented by Schwegman attorneys and guests, these online seminars address practical, relevant topics. They provide useful information about subjects such as artificial intelligence, the online marketplace, international practice, electronic signatures, and patent analytics. You can watch […]
To help you navigate these challenging times, we have assembled a list of many international patent offices. On this list, you will find links to world patent office contact information and websites. You will also find links to COVID-19 updates (if available) for many countries. In addition to links for individual countries, we have also […]
In March and early April, three new SLW Institute webinars provide opportunities to learn about emerging tech and international patent practice. These webinars discuss AgTech and climate change, Chinese patent practice, and Amazon’s Utility Patent Neutral Evaluation process. Two of these webinars are now available on demand, and a third is scheduled for April. Schwegman’s […]
Have you ever wondered what resources are available for women entrepreneurs and inventors? At the Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium at the USPTO, distinguished speakers will provide a wealth of information about this topic. The event will be held on March 3 at USPTO headquarters in Virginia. If you will be in the Twin Cities, you can […]
On Thursday, February 20 at 10 a.m. CT, Dr. David Keston will present the webinar, “Differences Between US and EPO Practice, Part II.” David Keston is a UK Chartered Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney in Schwegman’s UK office. Even if you missed Part I, we invite you to join us for Part II. David […]
How does European patent practice compare to practice in the United States? Find out in the next two installments of the SLW Institute’s International IP webinar series. On Thursday, February 6 at 10 a.m. CT, David Keston will present, “Differences Between US and EPO Practice, Part I.” Join us for this complimentary webinar – and […]
What are the features of EU registered designs? What is their scope of protection? And how do they compare with US practice? Gain practical knowledge about this topic in the upcoming webinar, “(E)U Got the Look: Design Protection in Europe”. Presented by UK patent attorney John Gray, this is the second installment of the SLW […]
When executives and inventors develop medical device technology, there are a host of intellectual property issues to consider. Schwegman attorneys Lea Westman and Piers Blewett provided an overview of these key IP issues when they spoke at the BIOMEDevice convention in San Jose, California. Their December 4 presentation, “Medical Device IP Strategies for Executives […]