• Review related key cases prior to In re Seagate
• Analyze and dissect the standard set forth In re Seagate to understand the court’s decision
• Identify the related AIA provisions regarding opinion of counsel

Confidential information and trade secrets are an important part of the IP food chain. Learn the importance of securing your IP and avoid common missteps leading to detrimental losses that can cost your business money. Speakers will cover:

• Identify who needs to be managed-
• Employees
• Contractors
• Vendors/ Suppliers
• Customers
• Wandering Eyes
• Implement successful ways to protect-
• Agreements
• Processes
• Policies
• Education
• Post-termination
• Assess outcomes through tailored remedies and strict enforcement

This interactive discussion provides actionable strategies for dealing with current threats from non-practicing entities, sometimes known as patent trolls, across all industry verticals. Presenters will discuss the evolution of trolling and how to work through the growing obstacles around the practice, including:

• Identify the different types of non-practicing entities (NPEs), also known as patent trolls
• Establish the best ways to minimize the impact of patent trolls on your business
• Identify and exploit key N PE vulnerability points such as prior owners’ licensing, and participation in standards bodies
• Limit exposure by developing responses to common N PE damages strategies

• Discuss real-time development of IP Reform, including an analysis of industry activity relating to changes in first to file rules
• Incorporate and align your IP strategy to further “big picture” business goals
• Benchmark your practice in light of AIA to avoid common missteps

• Discuss arguments supporting the current rules affecting patentable subject matter
• Understand how the change in rules impact criteria for obtaining a patent
• Evaluate the impact of key cases such as Bilksi v. Kappos, Mayo Collaborative Services v. Prometheus Labs, Inc., Association for Molecular Pathology et al v. Myriad Genetics Inc et al, and CLS Bank v. Alice Corp on litigation strategies