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We invite you to attend an educational presentation exploring inventorship and assignment, two fundamental principles of patent law. This overview will explore who qualifies as an inventor under U.S. patent law, the legal standards for inventorship, and developments regarding AI inventorship across different jurisdictions. We’ll also explore the critical aspects of patent assignment, including ownership rights, […]

The legal profession is experiencing rapid change. The evolution of technology, client demands, and world events all influence our stress and our ability to regulate bias. Resilience is now a professional necessity, a skill that can be grown. We will explore practical strategies to build resilience, counter bias, and sustain professional effectiveness during periods of […]

Dr. Nicholas P. Lanzatella’s presentation “Practical Use of AI in Drafting and Prosecution of Chemical Patent Applications” provides patent practitioners with guidance for responsibly integrating artificial intelligence into chemical patent practice. The presentation addresses challenges such as AI recognition of chemical structures and describes prompting techniques that reduce hallucination risks and increase output quality, with […]

In this inaugural episode of the SLW Chemistry and Biology Webinar Series, guest speakers Charlotte Watkins and Hazel Robson of Secerna LLP present on dosage regimens from a small molecule and alternatively a biological molecule perspective and identify potential divergent approaches from the EPO. SLW’s Nicholas Lanzatella moderates the event. Charlotte Watkins is a Chartered […]

This webinar covers key recent changes in Canadian patent practice that US practitioners should understand when managing global portfolios. Topics include strategies for navigating the 2022 excess claims fees and RCE framework, the new patent term adjustment rules effective 2024, and the evolving “due care” standard for reinstating abandoned applications following the 2025 Matco Tools […]

Machine learning and other computational technologies have been used increasingly in the development of therapeutics. From molecule discovery and optimization to increasing the efficiency of testing and manufacturing processes, computational technologies have helped to streamline the drug discovery process. Establishing strategies to protect IP in this space can prove challenging because of the crossover between […]