Textualism and Patent Statutory Law – Patent Eligibility, ODP, and Upcoming Patent Reform in Congress

The Federalist Society's Intellectual Property Practice Group is hosting a webinar titled "Textualism and Patent Statutory Law – Patent Eligibility, ODP, and Upcoming Patent Reform in Congress" on October 23, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. EDT. This event will explore the application of textualism in patent law, focusing on patent eligibility, obviousness-type double patenting (ODP), and potential legislative reforms.

Key topics include the interpretation of statutory language in determining patent eligibility, the role of ODP in patent term adjustments, and the implications of recent Federal Circuit decisions. The discussion will also address a bipartisan patent eligibility bill currently under consideration in Congress.

The webinar features a panel of distinguished experts: Matthew Dowd, Founder and Partner at Dowd Scheffel PLLC; Sherry Knowles, Principal at Knowles Intellectual Property Strategies; Gene Quinn, President & CEO of IPWatchdog, Inc.; and Professor Josh Sarnoff from DePaul University College of Law. The session will be moderated by John Rogitz, Managing Attorney at Rogitz & Associates.

This event is ideal for patent attorneys, legal scholars, policymakers, and professionals interested in the intersection of textualism and patent law. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current debates and potential reforms affecting patent statutory interpretation.