Maria Luisa Palmese, Partner, Kenyon & Kenyon LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ LIVE Webcast

New York, NY, November 28, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Maria Luisa Palmese, Partner, Kenyon & Kenyon LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Scope of Patentable Subject Matter: What You Need to Know LIVE Webcast” This two-hour event is scheduled on December 09, 2014 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (ET)

For further details and updated list of speakers, please visit:
http://theknowledgegroup.org/event_name/scope-of-patentable-subject-matter-what-you-need-to-know-live-webcast/

Event Synopsis:

In a two hour live webcast, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will discuss the significant and latest issues with regard to the scope of patent-eligible subject matter.

Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:

· Scope of patent-eligible subject matter
· Guidance in determining subject matter eligibility
· New USPTO patent subject matter eligibility guidelines
· Issues related to patenting pharmaceutical compositions
· Categories of patentable subject matter based on the Patent Act of 1952

About Maria Luisa Palmese

Maria Luisa Palmese is a partner at Kenyon & Kenyon LLP. Ms. Palmese represents clients in both complex IP litigation and high stakes prosecution matters, with a particular focus in the life sciences. Ms. Palmese maintains a global practice and has substantial experience in preparing and trying complex cases as well as counseling small and medium sized businesses in using IP to create value. Ms. Palmese is closely following developments in the area of patent-eligibility, in particular as it relates to the life sciences, including regenerative medicine, biotechnology, cosmetics and materials. Ms. Palmese received her BS from MIT in chemistry and her JD from Columbia Law School. She also holds an LLM from the Munich Intellectual Property Center. She can be reached at mpalmese@kenyon.com or 1.212.908.6444.

About Kenyon & Kenyon LLP

Kenyon & Kenyon LLP is a leading intellectual property law firm whose sophisticated and business-oriented approach helps clients succeed with their intellectual property strategies. Our global clients, many of whom are worldwide industry leaders, rely on us for their high-stakes litigation, prosecution, licensing, and counseling needs. Founded in 1879, the firm has offices in New York; Palo Alto; and Washington, DC.

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.

The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries.