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SUMMARY:Saving Clients Money for IP Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Paralegal Association\nJoin Barker Brettell (www.barkerbrettell.co.uk) for CLE presentation on cost saving options and strategies for pursuing European patent protection\, now that the Unitary Patent has been in force for over 2 years. Talking points include cost considerations for Unitary Patent and traditional EP validation filing\, as well as best practices for effective claim construction and claim set reduction – with examples. This session on cost-effective European patent protection also covers: Anticipating and avoiding oppositions and appeals\, 30% savings under EPO micro-entity rules\, First filing outside of the US\, Direct filing vs. the PCT\, Renewal fees – when and when not to pay them\, Cost savings vs. cost avoidance\, Tips for in-house and law firm patent paralegals. \n  \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/saving-clients-money-for-ip-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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