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American Conference Institute will be holding its first "Global Patenting Strategy & Practice" conference July 15-16 in New York.  McAndrews, Held & Malloy Partner Scott McBride will be speaking on strategies for protecting trade secrets in multiple jurisdictions.

The rest of the agenda includes the following presentations:

• Understanding the Importance of Developing a Global Strategy for Your Patent Portfolio
• An Alignment of Interests: Determining the Impact of Patent Harmonization Efforts on IP Protection
• Devising Effective Strategies for Working with Inventors in Foreign Jurisdictions
• A Review of Guidelines for Patentability and Novelty in Different Patent Offices
• Comparing Claim Drafting and Construction Standards in important Jurisdictions
• Exploring Obviousness and Inventive Step Concepts Around the World
• Analyzing Written Description and Specification Requirements Across Different Patent Regimes
• Comparing and Contrasting Opposition Proceedings in the US and EU
• Navigating the "Ins" and "Outs" of Opposition Practice Across the World
• Managing Unique Challenges and Investigating Emerging Trends in Foreign Patent Litigation
• Using the International Trade Commission (ITC) as a Venue for Global Patent Conflicts
• Addressing the Challenges Presented by Compulsory Licensing Provisions Abroad

In addition, two post-conference workshops will be held on July 17:  "Mastering the Foreign Patent Law and Regulatory Requirements for Life Sciences Companies in a Global Context" and "Negotiating the Obstacles and Challenges Associated with Patenting a Product in Multiple Jurisdictions."

Orange Book Blog readers receive discounted registration by using code OBB 200.  For more information or to register, please visit the conference website.