Inventorship & Assignment: Practical Considerations for Your Patents

This webinar will explore inventorship and assignment, two vital principles of patent law. This overview will explore who qualifies as an inventor under U.S. patent law, the legal standards for inventorship, and developments regarding AI inventorship across different jurisdictions. We'll also explore the critical aspects of patent assignment, including ownership rights, the importance of proper assignment documentation, and best practices for maintaining clean chains of title. The presentation will cover practical considerations for both inventorship and assignment, including correction procedures, community property implications, and the distinction between assignment and licensing. This will be a useful resource for IP practitioners seeking to solidify their knowledge of these fundamental patent law concepts and minimize common pitfalls in patent prosecution and portfolio management. Principal Ryan Connell, M.S., J.D., will present the webinar and Principal Nicholas Lanzatella, J.D., Ph.D., will moderate.