Partners Brian Rosenbloom and Aydin Harston will participate in the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law two-day virtual workshop titled "Prosecute Like a Pro: Virtual Patent Prosecution Boot Camp" taking place October 28-29, 2025. Brian will speak on Drafting Responses to Office Actions in the Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Track and Aydin will speak on Freedom to Operate.
Designed for both new and experienced practitioners, the program offers practical guidance on U.S. and global prosecution strategies, ethics, AI tools, and technical breakout tracks. This comprehensive program is designed to sharpen the skills of newer patent practitioners while also providing a valuable refresher for experienced professionals. Attendees will benefit from expert-led sessions covering a wide range of critical topics in patent prosecution, including:
- Efficient Docket Management: Enhance productivity and workflow
- Navigating the USPTO: Strategies for interviews, responses, and more
- Invention Harvesting: From search opinions to trade secret considerations
- Global Patent Prosecution: EU, JP, CN practices and PCT filings
- Patent Prosecution Filing Formalities: Addressing inventorship, oaths, and more
- U.S. Patent Prosecution: A deep dive into §§ 101, 102, 103, 112
- Patent Issuance: Understanding reissue, corrections, disclaimers
- Freedom to Operate Analysis: Distinguishing patentability from FTO
- Getting AI Savvy: Case law and tech tools shaping the IP landscape
- Ethical Duties: Best practices in maintaining integrity in prosecution
Specialized breakout tracks will be offered for Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and Life Sciences practitioners, covering specification and claims drafting, office action responses, and strategies for litigation success.
To learn more, and to register for the event, please visit the event webpage.
