Did you know that patents offer country-by-country protection? Learn how to help your clients protect their intellectual property in foreign jurisdictions. Michael Neas, Deputy Director of International Patent Legal Administration, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host a two-hour seminar reviewing the considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications, including an overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the use of the Paris Convention for non-PCT countries. This event is free and open to the public so register early.
One hour of California MCLE credit is offered.
Seminar Speaker:
Michael Neas, Deputy Director of International Patent Legal Administration, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Please note that the Silicon Valley USPTO is a federal facility. Attendees are required to present a valid form of government-issued identification (driver license or passport) and may be subject to screening to gain access.
This event is accessible to individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, including captioning, sign language interpreting, or other, please email western@uspto.gov or call 408-918-9900.