CLS Bank v. Alice Corp.: Navigating Patent Eligibility of Software-Related Inventions Absent Clear Guidance
Recording of a 90-minute premium CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE webinar will examine the CLS Bank v. Alice Corp. decision and its impact on patent eligibility for software-related inventions. The panel will also discuss what counsel to companies need to do to get patent protection for inventions implemented in computer software.
Outline
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CLS Bank v. Alice Corp. (Fed. Cir. May 10, 2013)
- Per curiam opinion
- Five non-precedential opinions
- Chief Judge Rader’s “additional reflections”
- Defending against software patents
- Best practices for patent protection for software-related inventions
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- What does the Federal Circuit's decision mean for patent eligibility for software-related inventions?
- How can patent litigation defendants take advantage of patent eligibility's lack of certainty?
- What best practices should counsel employ to protect software-related inventions?
Following the speaker presentations, you'll have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions during the interactive Q&A.
Faculty
Michael L. Kiklis
Partner
Oblon Spivak McClelland Maier & Neustadt
Mr. Kiklis focuses on post-grant counseling, patent litigation and patent prosecution. With an extensive... | Read More
Mr. Kiklis focuses on post-grant counseling, patent litigation and patent prosecution. With an extensive background in computer science, he focuses his practice on software patent matters. He frequently handles high stakes matters, having been involved in several cases in which over $1 billion was at stake.
CloseStephen G. Kunin
Partner
Oblon Spivak McClelland Maier & Neustadt
He represents clients in post-grant patent proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He also serves as an... | Read More
He represents clients in post-grant patent proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He also serves as an expert witness and consultant on patent policy, practice and procedure. During his tenure at the USPTO, he served in many executive positions, including as Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy.
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