DeAnn F. Smith, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP to Speak at KC’s America Invents Act (AIA): Third-Party Patent Litigation Challenges in 2015 Live Webcast

New York, NY, February 12, 2015 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that DeAnn F. Smith, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “America Invents Act (AIA): Third-party Patent Litigation Challenges in 2015 LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2015 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET).

For further details, please visit:
http://theknowledgegroup.org/event_name/america-invents-act-aia-third-party-patent-litigation-challenges-in-2015-live-webcast/

DeAnn F. Smith
DeAnn Smith is a registered US patent attorney with more than 20 years of experience in obtaining worldwide patent protection for pharmaceutical and life sciences clients and advising on matters relating to intellectual property portfolio strategy, including development, implementation and management of intellectual assets. Her areas of technology expertise include immunology, genomics, proteomics, bio-markers and drug development. In the area of intellectual property disputes, DeAnn has been involved in numerous interference proceedings and patent infringement matters, including Section 337 actions before the International Trade Commission. As part of this work, she regularly offers clients non-infringement, invalidity, validity and clearance opinions.

About Foley Hoag LLP
Foley Hoag provides innovative, strategic legal services to public, private and government clients across the globe. We have premier capabilities in the life sciences, healthcare, technology, energy, professional services, investment management fields, and in cross-border disputes. Our professionals possess the skills and experience to provide exceptional senior level service to clients ranging from startups to multinational companies to sovereign states. For more information, visit www.foleyhoag.com or follow @FoleyHoag on Twitter.

Event Synopsis:

The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) provides three types of third party litigation challenges: Post Grant Review, Inter Partes Review, and Pre-issuance Submissions. It is important to understand these litigation alternatives to avoid patent litigation.

In this two hour live webcast, a panel of key thought leaders and experts assembled by The Knowledge Group will provide a discussion of the fundamentals and recent updates regarding Third-party Patent Litigation Challenges under the America Invents Act (AIA).

Key topics include:
• Three Litigation Alternatives - An Overview
• Post Grant Review
• Inter Partes Review
• Pre-issuance Submissions
• Covered Business Methods
• The 'Reasonable Likelihood' Standard
• Judicial Review of PTAB Decisions

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

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars 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. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/