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Global Patent Enforcement Strategy: Germany

Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Time: 1pm ET
Via the Web

Fish & Richardson invites you to a complimentary webinar on the use of German courts to enforce European patents. Within Europe, Germany is the venue of choice for patent litigation. The webinar will cover strategic considerations, procedural nuts & bolts and tactical advice to help you avoid common errors.

The German Patent Litigation System
Litigating patents in Germany has several advantages. This webinar will explain how the German system can be efficiently used in a global patent enforcement or defense strategy.

The German "Split System"
In Germany infringement and validity are tried in different courts at different times, giving rise to complex strategic and tactical considerations. This webinar will arm attendees with an analytical framework to make sound decisions.

Claim Construction by German Litigation Courts
Unlike in US courts, prosecution history is irrelevant to the claim constructions undertaken by German courts in patent litigation. This webinar will explain German claim construction principles, providing attendees with tactical insights for patent prosecution before the EPO that will result in the strongest litigation position in German courts.

Speakers:

Frank Peterreins, PhD, Principal, Munich
Alexander Harguth, Principal, Munich

Fish & Richardson will apply for one hour of general CLE credit in most states. If you would like to receive CLE credit, please RSVP with your state bar information.

Kindly RSVP to Liz Giliberti at no later than July 19, 2011.

Webinar access instructions will be sent out prior to the event.

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