Patent Law Prof. Roger Ford August 30, 2017 Class 2: Introduction - PDF document

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Patent Law Prof. Roger Ford August 30, 2017 Class 2: Introduction mechanics Recap Recap Justifying the patent system Todays agenda Todays agenda Patent mechanics and institutions Architecture of the patent document

Patent Law Prof. Roger Ford August 30, 2017 Class 2: Introduction — mechanics Recap
Recap → Justifying the patent system Today’s agenda
Today’s agenda → Patent mechanics and institutions → Architecture of the patent document Patent mechanics and institutions
Patent mechanics and institutions → 35 U.S.C. § 101: • “Whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the conditions and requirements of this title.” Patent mechanics and institutions → Limited property rights • Negative rights: right to exclude • Positive rights: right to sell / license • No positive right to practice
Patent mechanics and institutions → Discussion question: • What are some reasons a patent holder would not have the right to practice her invention? Sildenafil citrate Claim 1 of U.S. patent 5,250,534
Patent mechanics and institutions March 16, 2013 time first to invent first inventor to file other pre-AIA rules other post-AIA rules Patent mechanics and institutions → Discussion questions: • What are the advantages and disadvantages of a first-to-invent system? • What are the advantages and disadvantages of a first-to-file system? • Why do you think the US switched?
Patent mechanics and institutions → Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) • Examines patent applications • Decides administrative disputes and appeals → Federal courts • Enforce patent rights • Interpret patent law → Congress • Sets patent policy Patent mechanics and institutions → PTO • Examination-based • Negotiation creates prosecution history • Appeals to PTAB and then Federal Circuit • Or, you can bring a claim in federal district court
Patent mechanics and institutions → PTO review of patent validity: • Post-grant review: Ex parte review within nine months of issuance of AIA patents • Inter partes review: Review, with both sides playing a role, after the time for post-grant review has expired • Covered-business-method review: for post-grant review of certain business-method patents • Reexamination: ex parte or inter partes Patent mechanics and institutions → Courts Supreme Court Federal Circuit 93 federal district courts
Patent mechanics and institutions → International Trade Commission (ITC) • Popular venue for electronics cases • Remedy: blocking imports of accused products • Cannot award money damages → Food and Drug Administration • Peripherally relevant in pharma cases Architecture of the patent document
Architecture of the patent document → Group questions: • Why have multiple claims? • When are broad claims helpful? • When are narrow claims helpful?
Next time Next time → Introduction: Patent claims • Homework due Tuesday • Have a great long weekend!

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