Join Barker Brettell for a CLE presentation on cost saving options and strategies for pursuing European patent protection, now that the Unitary Patent has been in force for 2+ years.
Talking points include cost considerations for Unitary Patent and traditional EP validation filing, as well as best practices for effective claim construction and claim set reduction - with examples. This session on cost-effective European patent protection also covers:
· Anticipating and avoiding oppositions and appeals
· 30% savings under EPO micro-entity rules
· First filing outside of the US
· Direct filing vs. the PCT
· Renewal fees - when (and when not) to pay them
· Cost savings vs. cost avoidance
· Tips for in-house and law firm patent paralegals
