December 9, 2009 - Bose McKinney & Evans LLP: Intellectual Property Seminar

Software Patent: Oxymoron Or Sound Business Practice?

A Guide For Assessing Whether Patent Protection Is Worthwhile

Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Registration: 2:00 PM
Program: 2:30 - 4:30 PM

Rose-Hulman Ventures
100 South Campus Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47803

Program Description

The debate continues: some argue that software should not be patentable or that patenting software is a waste of money and time.  Others contend that software patents are a valid business practice.  So what’s the best course of action?

As with most things in life, the answer is “it depends.”  During an upcoming seminar, attorneys from the Intellectual Property Group of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP will walk you through a process to help you decide which of your inventions might be eligible for and worthy of patents.

The attorneys will present the criteria that will help you to determine what software is patent eligible and to determine whether patent protection is worthwhile.  For those inventions that meet the criteria, the attorneys will provide practical tips for drafting computer software patent applications to satisfy the requirements for patent eligibility.  The presenters also will discuss copyright protection as an alternative to patents, including the advantages and disadvantages of each.  Finally, the speakers will provide a brief history of software patent eligibility over the years to help illustrate how we arrived at the current confusing state of what should and should not be patented, and will address the impact of the Bilski decision of 2008.

Registration

There is no cost to attend the program, but reservations are required due to limited seating.

Contact: Deidre Jordan
djordan@boselaw.com
317-684-527