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Jason A. Lief
Partner | Windels MarxMake Patents Great Again? Navigating the Trump-Era Patent System Overhaul | Live CLE Patent Law Webinar
Broadcast Date: Friday, January 30, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET)
The patent system is experiencing significant change under the second Trump administration, as the USPTO revises PTAB procedures and shifts interpretations of patent law. Those changes will also impact litigant’s strategies in the federal courts. Practitioners must adapt quickly to stay ahead.
Join Jason A. Lief, Partner at Windels Marx, for this CLE webinar. He will explore the changing patent landscape, discuss possible effects of policy changes with respect to different industries, and share practical strategies for protecting innovation and challenging invalid patents in a changing legal environment. Attendees will learn how the Trump administration’s changes may impact patent enforcement and defense.
Agenda
Jason A. Lief, Partner, Windels Marx
- Basics of Patent Policy
- Trump PTO Approach to Patents
- Changes in IPR Practice
- Is Oil States Lingering in the Background?
- Recent Cases of Interest
Why Attend This Webinar?
By attending this CLE patent law webinar, you will:
- Earn CLE credit online from the comfort of your office or home.
- Access both the live webinar and the on-demand recording at your convenience.
- Gain practical insights into how recent and proposed policy changes under the Trump administration could reshape patent prosecution, enforcement, and PTAB proceedings.
- Fulfill continuing legal education requirements in a practical, engaging format tailored to legal professionals.
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
Navigate the Shifting Patent Landscape with Confidence!
Join this timely CLE patent law webinar to explore how proposed policy changes and regulatory shifts under the Trump administration could reshape patent prosecution, enforcement, and litigation. Gain practical strategies to adapt to evolving USPTO practices, prepare for potential PTAB revisions, and safeguard innovation in a changing legal environment. Learn from expert analysis on the broader implications of this “Trump-era overhaul”—all while earning CLE credit through a program designed for today’s patent and IP professionals.
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: 1.0
CLE Credits:
CA CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 01/15/2028
PA CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 01/15/2028
VT CLE 1.00 General -Approved Until: 12/31/2027
NJ CLE 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NY CLE 1.00 Areas of Professional Practice – Credits through Reciprocity
AR CLE 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
CT CLE 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NH CLE 1.00 General – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53
MO CLE 1.00 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