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.
That’s why our Distance Learning Division has created this practical distance learning program. 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.
Order Strategies for Drafting and Converting Provisional Patents today for just $277 (more than $100 off these programs priced separately) and you will receive the digital package – shareable on-demand video and transcripts — along with all program materials prepared by our expert panelists. (DVD is available for an additional fee.)
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Here are some brief details of each program in the collection – click on the titles for more in-depth program and faculty details:
Protect University Innovations by Drafting High Quality Provisional Patent Applications
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
Best Practices for Performing Provisional Patent Conversion Evaluations
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
To make this outstanding collection most useful to you and your organization, with your purchase you receive:
- On-Demand Video access to all programs
- Transcripts to all programs
- Access to all of the original program materials including slideshows and handouts for attendees
- Note: A DVD copy of the collection is available for an additional $50.
