SOFTWARE and IP: A Deep Dive [FREE CLASS]

In this free class we will focus on the role of intellectual property as it pertains to software -- particularly to the evolving issue of patentability with respect to software-based inventions. 

You will learn:

•       What is a software patent?  What types of patents are available?

•       How intellectual property operates around software development.

•       History of how courts handled software patents and how that is changing.

•       An in-depth look into CLS Bank v. Alice Corp, a pending case before the Supreme Court that maybe game changing for software patents going forward.

•       Why it’s smart to obtain a patent and how to nail the software patent process.

Instructors: Gregory Miller and Sean R MacDavitt are associates in the Intellectual Property/Information Technology group at McCarter & English LLP. Greg works with companies in all stages of growth. He has extensive experience with start-ups developing their initial patent strategy and also working directly with universities in obtaining patent protection and developing their IP strategy. Sean has experience in a broad range of technologies including software, data systems and networks, telecommunication systems, document management systems, printing systems, analog and digital circuits, semiconductor device fabrication, medical devices, wind turbines, and financial systems.