The America Invents Act that President Obama signed into law last September has transitioned the United States from a first-to-invent to a first-to-file patent system. The Act represents the most significant reform of American patent law since 1952.
While the changes do more closely align U.S. patent law with the rest of the world, many questions and concerns remain for companies large and small, universities, startups and independent inventors.
WHEN: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Friday Jan. 6
WHERE: Live broadcast at Purdue Technology Center NWI,
9800 Connecticut Drive in Crown Point, 46307 PRESENTED BY: Barnes & Thornburg LLP and WGU Indiana
SPEAKERS: Brian P. Barrett, associate general patent counsel of Eli Lilly and Company, and Andy Ubel, chief IP counsel of Valspar Inc.
REGISTER: Event is free, but registration is required. Contact Jodie Daugherty at btrsvp@btlaw.com with your name and contact information.