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26th Annual Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute
Day 2 | Prosecution Track | Panel 5: Making sense of the USPTO: What's happening and what's next?
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Watch Mark Lemley (Stanford Law School) and Molly Kocialski (former Director of the Denver USPTO) for a candid discussion on how to make sense of today’s evolving USPTO landscape. Drawing on deep experience from academia, private practice, and government service, the speakers explore patent examination trends, prosecution challenges, and practical strategies for navigating the patent system. This session offers valuable insights for practitioners looking to better understand how policy and practice shape patent outcomes.
Speakers
Molly Kocialski, Holland & Hart (former USPTO Regional Director)
Mark Lemley, Stanford Law School
Co-organized with Stanford Law School, the APLI presents a roster of judges, academics, litigators, patent prosecutors, and senior IP counsel from major corporations offering a results-oriented, in-depth look at the latest developments in patent law and practice.