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FREE webinar: International Patenting Strategies "101" Tuesday, May 22, 2:00pm-2:30pm EDT
Wednesday, June 20, 1:00pm-1:30pm EDT

If you have questions about the international patenting process or are looking for ways to cut costs, sign up for this free, 30-minute webinar. inovia Senior Patent Attorney Jeff Shieh will provide an overview of the foreign filing process and discuss:

  • Two approaches: PCT vs. Paris Convention filing
  • What happens after you file a PCT application
  • How to estimate your international patenting costs
  • Tips for cost-effective foreign patent filing

Click here to register.


PraxisUnico Annual Conference 2012 June 14-15, 2012
Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton, UK

Stop by our exhibit stand or contact us to schedule a meeting.


IP Business Congress 2012 June 24-26, 2012
Cascais, Portugal

Stop by our booth in the exhibit hall or contact us to schedule a meeting.


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For a listing of our upcoming live events, please visit our webinars page.


On-demand events


Webinar offered by Managing IP

IP Enforcement in China

This webinar is presented by inovia, in association with Managing IP magazine. A diverse panel of speakers will look at aspects of IP enforcement in China, including the Chinese patent process itself, the risks associated with entering the local market and finding the most cost-effective method of enforcement. Speakers include:

  • Ling Wu, US Patent Agent - AFD China Intellectual Property Office
  • Dr. D'vorah Graeser, US Patent Agent - Graeser Associates International, Inc.
  • Tom Feix, Senior Corporate Counsel - Clorox
  • Justin Simpson (moderator), Founder and Australian Patent Attorney, inovia

Click here to view the event from Managing IP.



Webinar offered by inovia

International Patenting Strategies "101"

In this 30-minute webinar, inovia Senior Patent Attorney Jeff Shieh will provide an overview of the foreign filing process and discuss:

  • What happens after you file a PCT application
  • How to estimate your international patenting costs
  • Tips for cost-effective foreign patent filing

Click here to watch the webinar.



Webinar offered by Patent Buddy

The U.S. 2011 Global Patent & IP Trends Indicator

inovia surveyed nearly 150 companies to assess the impact of the U.S. economy on global IP strategy and outlook for 2011. In this webinar, inovia Senior Patent Attorney Jeff Shieh presents the key findings of the Indicator, which include:

  • Nearly 60% of respondents are working on a reduced IP budget going into 2011.
  • 45% of respondents filed more than half of their 2010 applications overseas, but in fewer countries.
  • There was a resounding "Yes!" from U.S. patentees regarding support for a unified European patent system.

Click here to watch the webinar.



Audio conference offered by Managing IP

Capitalizing on Healthcare Innovation

Alan Bentley from The Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Richard Wesorick from Tarolli Sundheim Covell & Tummino discuss how to harvest the best technologies, from the initial steps of invention to the monetization of that product and its protection. IP experts from all industries will benefit from the lessons and strategies presented in this session.

Click here to view the event from Managing IP.



Audio conference offered by Technology Transfer Tactics

International Patenting Strategies

inovia Senior Patent Attorney Jeff Shieh and Emory University Chief IP Officer Susanne Hollinger discuss foreign filing processes and best practices to cost-effectively expand your market and boost your revenues. Topics covered include:

  • An overview of the foreign filing process (PCT vs. Paris Convention filing)
  • Best practices for reducing foreign filing costs
  • Emory University data on foreign filing returns
  • Licensing issues; Nationalization and validation decisions

Click here to order the event from Technology Transfer Tactics.