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Are you curious about how patent examiners navigate the complexities of prior art? Want to learn the insider search strategies straight from the experts? Then, don’t miss our upcoming webinar, featuring the founders of CPS Patent International who are former examiners and leaders from the USPTO and EPO. These industry veterans will share the secrets behind their search processes, revealing how they assess patentability and avoid overlooking critical prior art.
Speakers:
- Rinaldi Rada worked 32 years in the United States Patent and Trademark Office starting as a patent examiner and finishing as a Technology Center Group Director.
- Jose Alconchel Ungria, former director of Classification at the EPO, specialized in IP training in many patent officers around the world.
- Maria Holtmann finished her career at the United States Patent & Trademark Office as Associate Commissioner for International Cooperation.
💡 What You Will Learn:
Search Techniques of the Pros: Discover the exact strategies used by patent examiners, including classification systems, block searching, and techniques for narrowing or broadening your searches.
Understanding Prior Art: Learn what patent examiners consider as prior art and how they approach novelty and non-obviousness from the perspective of both the USPTO and EPO.
Global Comparison: Get a behind-the-scenes look at how search practices vary across major patent offices worldwide, and the impact these differences can have on patentability decisions.
Cutting-edge Tools: Stay online after the webinar and explore how AI and advanced search technologies are being leveraged to streamline patent searches, with real-world insights from leaders in the field.
This is your chance to hear from those who have been on the other side of the patent desk! Whether you’re a patent attorney, agent, or IP professional, this session will give you practical knowledge to enhance your own search techniques and better understand the examiner’s mindset. Register here