LAW 7416 - Patent Drafting and Prosecution.

1 to 3 Credit Hours

Recommended Prerequisites: LAW 7270 and/or LAW 7417. A technical background is helpful, but not required, to take this course.

Description
This is an elective course. This course focuses on preparation of patent applications and prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Topics include types of patent applications, inventor interviews, analysis of prior art, preparation of the patent specification, claim drafting, inventorship/ownership determination, amendment practice, and argument practice, with coverage of U.S. law and regulations governing patent prosecution practice.