Would you like to learn more about examination practices and procedure guidance for 35 U.S.C. § 103 obviousness rejections? Register today for part one of the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) virtual Instructor-Led Training (vILT) series on April 20. The course has limited capacity, and selection for attendance is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
This course is based on recent training delivered to patent examiners. You will see hypothetical examples of how to construct clear and complete 35 U.S.C. § 103 obviousness rejections.
Participants will learn basic information regarding:
- Obviousness statute
- Graham v. John Deere obviousness inquiries
- Guidelines for obviousness rejections
- Definition of a “prima facie” case
The USPTO is applying for one hour of continued legal education (CLE) credit in Virginia for this course. Learn more about the program and upcoming sessions. Part one of this course is being offered three times: April 19 at 9 a.m. ET, April 20 at 1 p.m. ET, and April 21 at 5 p.m. ET. For a complete list of upcoming sessions, please see the table below. You can register for any of the events, there is no prerequisite.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request via phone 571-272-8292 or email [email protected].
For questions or feedback, please contact [email protected].
Course title | Date and Time | Duration | Registration | CLE Credit Available? |
Part 1: 35 U.S.C. § 103 obviousness rejections | April 19, 2022 at 9 a.m. ET | 2 hours | March 21, 2022 through April 19, 2022 | Applying- Virginia |
April 20, 2022 at 1 p.m. ET | ||||
April 21, 2022 at 5 p.m. ET | ||||
Part 2: 35 U.S.C. § 103 writing rejections | May 24, 2022 at 9 a.m. ET | 2 hours | April 21, 2022 through May 25, 2022 | Applying - Virginia |
May 25, 2022 at 1 p.m. ET | ||||
May 26, 2022 at 5 p.m. ET | ||||
Part 3: 35 U.S.C. § 103 examining evidence | TBD | 2 hours | TBD | Applying - Virginia |
USPTO Resources | TBD | 1 hour | TBD | N/A |