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  • Come learn more on FTO with the PIUG FTO Fundamentals Course on Halloween 2018!


Come learn more on FTO with the PIUG FTO Fundamentals Course on Halloween 2018!

07 Aug 2018 11:24 AM | Anonymous member

Where:  Philadelphia, PA

When: Halloween (Wed., 31 Oct 2018)

Who: New AND Experienced Searchers, alike

Find more information including how to register, here.

Course will cover the following:

  • Understanding what steps are needed for a FTO search and identifying differences versus a prior art and other types of patent searches
  • Identifying resources for FTO searches and best practices for comprehensive search results
  • Search tips for performing FTO searches more efficiently and cost effectively
  • Working search examples and case studies in focused technology areas
  • Determining what patents are still in-force including finding patent term adjustments and extensions
  • Providing additional considerations for searching FTO outside the US
  • Best methods for reporting search results


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