Provisional patent applications are often devalued and tossed off as a quick and easy way to protect an invention for a temporary period of time, with minimal effort spent in drafting this application. But this early misstep can result in highly consequential problems during examination of the conversion (non-provisional) application later.
Strategies for Drafting and Converting Provisional Patents features two expert-led sessions that provide a detailed roadmap for drafting a solid provisional, along with critical guidance on assessing those provisionals and determining whether to invest in conversion.
Here are some brief details of each program in the collection – click on the titles for more in-depth program and faculty details:
This 90-minute session, led by an expert legal team from Baker Donelson, will discuss drafting best practices for provisional patent applications, their benefits and limitations, including:
- Common mistakes and their impact on later filings
- “Emergency” provisionals – when time is of the essence
- Application Title and Abstract
- Specifications
- Drawings
- Examples
- Claims
- Formalities after filing
This one-hour program, featuring Rakhi Gibbons, Associate Director for Biomedical & Life Sciences Licensing at Tech Launch Arizona, will focus on what factors TTOs should consider in making their patent conversion decisions, and how to arrive at a solid determination among competing priorities and issues – budget, faculty pressure, competition, IP and development risks, licensee interest, and more:
- Conversion options and timelines
- Pros and cons of each option
- Market assessment and business intelligence considerations
- Strength of IP and risk of legal challenge
- Faculty relations issues
- Cost considerations: who pays, how much and when, and how to save budget dollars
- Reimbursement options for start-ups
- National Stage filing decisions – where to file, expenses, managing expectations
- Foreign filing options and costs
- Assessment process and criteria
- Making the close calls
With your purchase you receive:
- On-Demand Video access with closed captions to all programs (unlimited viewings for you and your office)
- Access to all of the original program materials including slideshows and handouts for attendees
