Join top-tier representatives from the European Patent Office (EPO) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including Mark Powell, Deputy Commissioner for International Patent Cooperation and John Cabeca, Director of the USPTO Silicon Valley Office for a full-day event covering recent global patent prosecution and harmonization issues, with a focus on practical tips and strategies for US practitioners.  Interactive panels will take place throughout the day, and audience participation is encouraged. Opportunities for networking include a luncheon and a reception.

Sponsored by The Intellectual Property Law Section of The State Bar of California, The High Tech Law Institute, Finnegan and Dolby.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Santa Clara University
Mission Room – Benson Center
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053

Earn up to 7.25 hours participatory MCLE credit.

You can REGISTER ONLINE for this program. See Conversation with the EPO and the USPTO schedule for more information.