This full-day Symposium welcomes Technology Center (TC) 1600 Director, Irem (Remy) Yucel, and Jean Witz back to the West Coast to provide professionals in the Life Sciences industries with the most current information on USPTO procedures as implemented in TC 1600 (biotechnology, chemistry and pharmaceuticals).

This Symposium will be the sixth time that the BioScience Forum has hosted top managers from TC 1600 to San Francisco, San Diego and Seattle. Topics will include the most recent information regarding: TC1600 management, count system/RCE changes, compact prosecution/interview practice, improving patent prosecution & examination, 35 USC 101 update, 35 USC 103 update, and current issues in patent law. A panel of expert practitioners will participate in a discussion period. We will host a networking reception after the Symposium. Audience participation will be greatly appreciated.

Any executive, attorney, or scientist in the biotechnology, chemistry and pharmaceutical industries will benefit from hearing how the rapidly changing landscape of patent law will affect their patent and business strategies. The change in Administration in Washington DC has brought a new Under Secretary of Commerce, David Kappos, and a new Commissioner for Patents, Robert Stoll, who bring their wide experience to address important issues in patent practice. The USPTO is reviewing and implementing significant changes to Office practice that will affect anyone using the US patent system. New and recurring issues and new information will generate a vibrant discussion with audience members. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the latest news from the USPTO!

Event Includes:
Complementary parking, continental breakfast, lunch and breaks. Continuing Legal Education for California Attorneys is requested.

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Event Registration ($3 service fee will apply)

General Pre-registration - $200
General On-site Registration - $250
Student Pre-Registration - $125
Student On-site Registration - $150

Pre-Registration ends 2/22/2010 at 11:55 pm

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BioScience Forum
1442A Walnut Street, #308
Berkeley, CA 94709-1405

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