The Deputy Commissioner for Patent Quality hosts a monthly webinar series to provide information on patent quality topics.
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Patent Quality Chat 2019
The Patent Quality Chat series is designed to provide information on patent quality topics and gather your input on a regular basis via an easy, webinar format. Each Patent Quality Chat webinar includes a speaker(s) presentation for approximately 20 minutes with the remaining time for questions and comments. All Patent Quality Chats are free and open to all on a first-come, first-served basis.
We also look forward to your suggestions for Patent Quality Chat topics.
2019 Chat Series
| Date | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday September 24 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET | Filing Structured Text (DOCX): A Smarter Way to File | Richard Fernandez Kimberly Williams |
| Tuesday June 11 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET | Examining Computer-Implemented Functional Claim Limitations for Compliance with 35 U.S.C. § 112 | Robert Bahr Jeffrey West |
| Tuesday April 9 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET | New Pilot Program for Motions to Amend in AIA Trial Proceedings | Jackie Bonilla Jessica Kaiser |
| Thursday January 10 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET | Revised Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance | Robert Bahr Matthew Sked |
Future webinars will be held on topics such as: searching enhancements and Patents Ombudsman.
Previous Events
The Patent Quality Chat series began in 2015. Video recordings and any presentation materials from the Patent Quality Chats are posted.
Return to the current Patent Quality Chat webpage
2018 Patent Quality Chat Series
2017 Patent Quality Chat Series
2016 Patent Quality Chat Series
2015 Patent Quality Chat Series
PRESENTATIONS from other Patent Quality events.
General Information
To suggest topics for an upcoming Patent Quality Chat and/or general inquiries, please email patentquality@uspto.gov.
No CLE credit will be available through the USPTO.