Patent Drafting – Level II
About
What you’ll learn
- Advanced Claims
- Prosecution
- Software/AI Patents
- Litigation
- Mentoring
Key Highlights
- Live Interactive Online Classroom Sessions
- One-to-one Mentoring
- Sessions by International Attorneys from USA and Europe
Schedule
- Total Duration : 8 weeks
- 6-8 hours per week
- Students: Mon / Wed / Thu / Fri
- Working Professionals : Sat / Sun
Course Modules
**All courses are NSDC Certified
Module 2: Claim Amendments and Prosecution
- Approaches for amending claims during patent prosecution.
- Responding to office actions and examiner rejections.
- Techniques for overcoming prior art rejections and other obstacles.
Module 3: International Patent Drafting
- Navigating the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) process.
- Drafting patent applications for multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
- Understanding and accommodating regional differences in patent laws and requirements.
Module 4: Drafting for Software and Business Methods
- Special considerations for drafting patents in the software and business method domains.
- Ensuring compliance with patent eligibility requirements in various jurisdictions.
- Effective claim strategies for software-related inventions.
Module 5: Drafting Artificial Intelligence (AI) Patent Applications
- Specific considerations and strategies for drafting patent claims related to artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Addressing challenges related to patentability and subject matter eligibility in Artificial Intelligence (AI) inventions.
- Case studies and practical examples on successful AI patent claims.
Module 6: Navigating Abstract Idea Rejections
- Understanding the concept of abstract ideas in patent law.
- Techniques for responding to abstract idea rejections from patent examiners.
- Strategies for drafting claims to avoid abstract idea rejections.
Module 7: Biotechnology and Chemical Patent Drafting
- Unique challenges in drafting patents for biotechnological and chemical inventions.
- Ensuring thorough and precise descriptions and claims for complex biological and chemical processes.
- Case studies on successful biotechnology and chemical patents.
Module 8: Drafting for Mechanical and Electrical Inventions
- Specific strategies for drafting patents in the mechanical and electrical fields.
- Crafting detailed descriptions and claims for mechanical devices and electrical circuits.
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Module 9: Patent Litigation and Enforcement
- Understanding how patent drafting affects litigation and enforcement.
- Drafting patents with potential litigation in mind.
- Strategies for ensuring that patents can withstand legal challenges.
Module 10: Strategic Use of Patent Continuations and Divisions
- Leveraging continuations, continuations-in-part (CIP), and divisional applications.
- Strategies for maintaining ongoing patent protection and extending patent life.
- Case studies on the effective use of continuation practice.
Module 11: Practical Exercises and Case Studies
- Hands-on exercises in drafting various sections of a patent application.
- Analyzing real-world case studies to understand effective patent drafting.
- Peer review and feedback sessions to improve drafting skills.
Module 12: Collaborative Patent Drafting
- Techniques for working with inventors, legal teams, and patent examiners.
- Best practices for managing feedback and revisions.
- Tools for collaborative patent drafting and document management.
Module 13: Advanced Patent Drafting Tools and Techniques
- Utilizing advanced software tools for patent drafting and analysis.
- Incorporating AI and machine learning in the drafting process.
- Keeping up with emerging trends and technologies in patent drafting.