Patent Information Users Group, Inc.

The following webinars are offered to all paid PIUG members. 

• The Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court – an update for PIUG
  This webinar was presented on January 18, 2023.
  

The Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) are now anticipated to go live on 1 June 2023, when the UPC Agreement (UPCA) is planned to enter into force. 

In this session, Appleyard Lees partner and patent attorney Julia Gwilt, and head of data and systems Lee-Ann Galway, discussed the key decisions European patent owners will need to make regarding their portfolios in the lead up to UP/UPC implementation, and demonstrated how patent applications can be tracked through the new systems.  

• Honing Your Skills: Saving Time And Money While Looking Awesome To Your Clients
  This webinar was  presented  on January 17, 2024.

In this free, member-benefit webinar, four experienced PIUG members presented various tips, tricks, and techniques for saving you time and money in patent searching and presentation of results.

·         Master presenter Stephen Adams shared his expertise by demonstrating how to create a series of PowerPoint slides from an agenda slide. 

·         Biopatent searcher Barbara Miller discussed unique and useful information to be found in GeneCards, the publicly available Human Gene Database, and in DrugBank, a free online database with drug and drug target information.

·         Ron Kaminecki presented his never-before-revealed open web citation searching method including a short video. 

·         Tony Trippe demonstrated the power of ChatGPT in patent document analysis, by having ChatGPT summarize the top inventive aspects of a collection of patents.

• Navigating the Future: Enhancing Patent Searches Through AI Mastery
  This webinar was  presented  on February 7, 2024.

This FREE webinar was presented on February 7, 2024 11 AM EST for all paid PIUG members.

Panelists, Sharon Shofner-Meyer, J.D., Ron Kaminecki, and Martha Yates, brought their expertise to unravel the complexities of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI). The webinar is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI, its role in information science, and practical strategies for seamless integration.

Details are on the Webinar Page.  

• Navigating the Future: AI-Guided Search from a User's Perspective
  This webinar was  presented on February 21, 2024.

PIUG presented a second FREE AI webinar on February 21, 2024 10 AM EST for all paid PIUG members.

In a rapidly evolving landscape where innovation is key, the power of Artificial Intelligence is harnessed to redefine the way users navigate and explore information. In this session we will delve into the intricacies of AI-guided search, unraveling the potential it holds for users seeking efficiency, precision, and a seamless research experience.

Patsnap's expert, Haydn Evans, explored the dynamic interplay between cutting-edge AI technologies and the user experience, shedding light on how these advancements are reshaping the landscape of intellectual property and innovation.

Details are on the Webinar Page.  

Any questions regarding this series should be addressed to PIUG at Admin@piug.org.