Jason A. Lief
Partner | Windels MarxMake Patents Great Again? Navigating the Trump-Era Patent System Overhaul | Live Webinar
Broadcast Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (ET) | On-Demand 24 hrs later
The patent system is once again at the center of policy debates under the Trump administration, as sweeping proposals and regulatory shifts threaten to reshape how patents are granted, enforced, and litigated. From changes in USPTO examination practices to potential revisions in PTAB proceedings and litigation strategies, practitioners must adapt quickly to stay ahead.
This timely CLE webinar will unpack the evolving patent landscape, assess the potential impacts of policy changes, and provide practical strategies for safeguarding innovation in a shifting legal environment. Attendees will gain insights into how the “Trump-era overhaul” could influence patent prosecution, enforcement, and global competitiveness.
Key Topics:
- USPTO policy shifts – proposed and implemented changes under the Trump administration and their impact on prosecution practices
- PTAB developments – potential reforms to inter partes review and post-grant proceedings
- Litigation strategies – how changes in patent enforcement and damages standards could reshape litigation risk
- Innovation and global competitiveness – assessing the effects of U.S. patent reform on international markets and R&D investment
- Best practices – practical steps for strengthening patent portfolios and mitigating uncertainty amid regulatory overhaul
Agenda:
Who Should Attend:
- Intellectual Property Lawyers and Consultants
- Patent Attorneys and Agents
- In-House Counsel handling patent portfolios
- Corporate Executives and Innovation Leaders
- R&D Professionals and Technology Managers
- Regulatory and Compliance Officers
- Litigation and Trial Attorneys specializing in IP
Credit:
Course Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation: Live Webinar | Prerequisite: General knowledge of intellectual property and patent law
Course Code: 1411363 | Total Credit: 1.5
CLE Credits:
CA CLE 1.50 General – Approved Until: 01/15/2028
PA CLE 1.50 General – Approved Until: 01/15/2028
VT CLE 1.50 General -Approved Until: 12/31/2027
NJ CLE 1.50 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NY CLE 1.50 Areas of Professional Practice – Credits through Reciprocity
AR CLE 1.50 General – Credits through Reciprocity
CT CLE 1.50 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NH CLE 1.50 General – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53
MO CLE 1.50 General – Approved Until: 01/15/2026
Pending CLE Application:
GA, TN, WI
Self-Apply:
AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY
If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.
No MCLE Requirements:
DC, MD, MA, MI, SD
Not Eligible for CLE:
AK, AZ, HI