Some countries such as Australia and the United Kingdom set a time limit for acceptance of an application, but otherwise do not specify a time limit for responding to an office action. This program will discuss best practices for docketing office actions received in these countries.

Citation count analytics are another mainstay of patent analytics. Attendees will learn how to generate various types of patent count analytics, and the strengths and weaknesses of each.

The Courts and the Patent Office have come down hard on natural products and diagnostic methods. In this presentation, we provide suggestions and guidance on how to optimize your chances of obtaining commercially useful patent claims for natural products and diagnostic methods.