Want to learn more about examination practices and procedural guidance given to examiners for writing 35 U.S.C. § 103 rejections?
If so, register for part two of the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) virtual Instructor-Led Training (vILT) three-part series demonstrating how an entry level patent examiner is trained to apply 35 U.S.C. § 103 when making obviousness determinations.
This course is based on recent training delivered to patent examiners. Experts will review different rationales identified in the Supreme Court decision KSR v. Teleflex and provide examples of how to construct clear and complete 35 U.S.C. § 103 rejections.
Participants will learn
- How to establish a prima facie case
- Rationale for combining prior art
- Communicating a rejection
There is no prerequisite for this course. Capacity is limited and attendance is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
This course is approved for two hours of continued legal education (CLE) credits in Virginia. Learn more about the program and upcoming sessions.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request via phone 571-272-8292 or email oeeod@uspto.gov and for other questions or feedback, please contact vILT@uspto.gov
Three sessions for part two are offered:
Complete list of upcoming vILT sessions
Course title | Date and time | Duration | Registration | CLE credit available? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Part 1: 35 U.S.C. § 103 obviousness rejections | April 19, 2022 at 9 a.m. ET | 2 hours | March 21, 2022 through April 19, 2022 | Approved: Virginia, 2 hours |
April 20, 2022 at 1 pm. ET | ||||
April 21, 2022 at 5 p.m. ET | ||||
Part 2: 35 U.S.C. § 103 writing rejections | 2 hours | April 21, 2022 through May 25, 2022 | Approved: Virginia, 2 hours | |
Part 3: 35 U.S.C. § 103 examining evidence | TBD | 2 hours | TBD | Applying: Virginia |
USPTO resources | TBD | 1 hour | TBD | N/A |