Learn how examiners approach 35 U.S.C. § 103 obviousness rejections

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April 21, 2022

5:00 p.m. ET - 7:00 p.m. ET

Add to Calendar2022-04-21 17:00:002022-04-21 17:00:00Learn how examiners approach 35 U.S.C. § 103 obviousness rejections Would you like to learn more about examination practices and procedure guidance for 35 U.S.C. § 103 obviousness rejections? Register today for part one of the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) virtual Instructor-Led Training (vILT) series on April 21. The course has limited capacity, and selection for attendance is based on a first-come, first-served basis. This course is based on recent training delivered to patent examiners. You will see hypothetical examples of how to construct clear and complete 35 U.S.C. § 103 obviousness rejections. Participants will learn basic information regarding: Obviousness statute Graham v. John Deere obviousness inquiries Guidelines for obviousness rejections Definition of a “prima facie” case Register now The USPTO is applying for one hour of continued legal education (CLE) credit in Virginia for this course. Learn more about the program and upcoming sessions. Part one of this course is being offered three times: April 19 at 9 a.m. ET, April 20 at 1 p.m. ET, and April 21 at 5 p.m. ET. For a complete list of upcoming sessions, please see the table below. You can register for any of the events, there is no prerequisite. 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. For questions or feedback, please contact vILT@uspto.gov. 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 Applying- Virginia April 20, 2022 at 1 p.m. ET April 21, 2022 at 5 p.m. ET Part 2: 35 U.S.C. § 103 writing rejections May 24, 2022 at 9 a.m. ET 2 hours April 21, 2022 through May 25, 2022 Applying - Virginia May 25, 2022 at 1 p.m. ET May 26, 2022 at 5 p.m. ET Part 3: 35 U.S.C. § 103 examining evidence TBD 2 hours TBD Applying - Virginia USPTO Resources TBD 1 hour TBD N/A America/New_Yorkpublic

Would you like to learn more about examination practices and procedure guidance for 35 U.S.C. § 103 obviousness rejections? Register today for part one of the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) virtual Instructor-Led Training (vILT) series on April 21. The course has limited capacity, and selection for attendance is based on a first-come, first-served basis.

This course is based on recent training delivered to patent examiners. You will see hypothetical examples of how to construct clear and complete 35 U.S.C. § 103 obviousness rejections.

Participants will learn basic information regarding:

Obviousness statute
Graham v. John Deere obviousness inquiries
Guidelines for obviousness rejections
Definition of a “prima facie” case

The USPTO is applying for one hour of continued legal education (CLE) credit in Virginia for this course. Learn more about the program and upcoming sessions. Part one of this course is being offered three times: April 19 at 9 a.m. ET, April 20 at 1 p.m. ET, and April 21 at 5 p.m. ET. For a complete list of upcoming sessions, please see the table below. You can register for any of the events, there is no prerequisite.

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.

For questions or feedback, please contact vILT@uspto.gov.

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	Applying- Virginia
	April 20, 2022 at 1 p.m. ET
	April 21, 2022 at 5 p.m. ET
Part 2: 35 U.S.C. § 103 writing rejections	May 24, 2022 at 9 a.m. ET	2 hours	April 21, 2022 through May 25, 2022	Applying - Virginia
	May 25, 2022 at 1 p.m. ET
	May 26, 2022 at 5 p.m. ET
Part 3: 35 U.S.C. § 103 examining evidence	TBD	2 hours	TBD	Applying - Virginia
USPTO Resources	TBD	1 hour	TBD	N/A

This event is part of a series: Continuing legal education (CLE)