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PIUG Course - Essential Techniques for Finding Freedom-to-Operate (FTO)

When
04 May 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
Zoom Webinar
Spaces left
100

Registration

In-Person PIUG Members – $199.00
For use by PIUG Members who will just attend the workshop in-person.
Virtual Non-Members – $299.00
For use by Non-Members who will only attend the workshop virtually by viewing the recording.
Virtual PIUG Members – $199.00
For Use by PIUG Members will only attend the workshop virtually by viewing the recording.

INSTRUCTOR: John Zabilski Chair, PIUG Education & Training Committee

Registered US Patent Agent (No. 59,626)

Qualified Patent Information Professional (No. 20190010100257)

It’s known by several names including Freedom to Practice or a clearance search. Without Freedom to Operate you may not be able to make, use or sell your invention. An FTO search looks for in-force patents in a geographic area of interest to avoid potential infringement. Discover what is required to complete a comprehensive search and identify what is still legally protected to better inform business decisions. This course provides understanding of the fundamental concepts of FTO, identifies essential resources for finding FTO and includes search examples demonstrating suggested approaches for FTO searches. Also learn how to utilize freely accessible resources to determine what is legally in-force such as INPADOC and national patent office registers as well as vendor-based alternatives. Whether you are new to performing FTO searches or more experienced, this course provides focused techniques that save your time and make you more effective in achieving accurate results.

This course is offered as a virtual course for those not attending the PIUG 2025 Annual Conference in-person or participating as a virtual registrant of the conference.

Available live in-person/virtually online or access on-demand afterwards!

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