September 19, 2018 CLE – Drafting (and Invalidating) Patent Claims as a Sec. 112 Master: How Claims, Hollow Claims, Ways and Means

Event Notes: Drafting (and Invalidating) Patent Claims as a Sec. 112 Master: How Claims, Hollow Claims, Ways and Means
This presentation material is provided by John D. Vandenberg as a courtesy to the WSPLA members. The use of the slides and any information contained therein by the recipient does not constitute legal advice.

John has defended Microsoft in patent litigation for 27 years, successfully argued at the U.S. Sup. Ct. in Nautilus changing the standard for patent “indefiniteness,” and is the primary author of the legal research tool at www.patentdefenses.com, summarizing case law on Sec. 112 and other patent defenses.

John will focus on practical tips for prosecutors and litigators on these topics:

• why some claims should include literal “means for” or “step for” elements
• “step for” elements are the dark matter of patent claims
• the intersection of Williamson + Nautilus
• the intersection of Nautilus + Alice
• function steps vs. how steps
• purely functional vs. facially functional elements
• full-scope written description and enablement
• claim backdating
• using free www.patentdefenses.com legal research tool

Entree Choices:

Applewood-smoked Chicken Breast
Heirloom rainbow carrots, fingerling potatoes, bourbon-molasses mustard

Miso-glazed Salmon
Spiced plum chutney, rice noodles, snap peas, bamboo shoots, julienne peppers, Bermuda onions, toasted cashews

Northwest Vegetable Pappardelle
Zucchini, red onions, yellow squash, Roma tomatoes, wild mushrooms, asparagus tips, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, shaved Parmesan cheese