The evolution of intellectual property. IP protection in skyrocketing. Intellectual property-related treaties.

1. Intellectual Property in an Ever-Evolving World
Jay Erstling
July 21, 2017
The Evolution of Intellectual Property
IP Protection is Skyrocketing
Intellectual Property-Related Treaties

2. Intellectual Property in
an Ever-Evolving World
D E N N E M E Y E R U S F O R U M
DISCLAIMER: This presentation and any information contained herein is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
© 2017 Patterson Thuente Pedersen, P.A., some rights reserved.

3. Past
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Evolution of IP

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IP Protection Skyrocketing
2016
PCT
Filings
2016
Madrid
Protocol
Filings

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7. 152 Countries in the PCT
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9.  Paris Convention
 Patent Cooperation Treaty
 Patent Law Treaty
 Geneva Act
 Madrid Protocol
 Trademark Law Treaty
 Singapore Treaty
IP-Related Treaties
 TRIPS Agreement
 NAFTA
 TPP
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China

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America Invents Act

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The Information Age

13. Past
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Present
Evolution of IP

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USPTO Data Visualization Center

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Early Harmonization Efforts

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Take a Ride on the PPH

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Trilateral and IP5

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19. Past
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Present Future
Evolution of IP

20.  A revolution in data gathering and analytics
 ROBOTS ON TRIAL
 Collaborative search and examination
 MORE REGIONAL INITIATIVES
 Expanding IP world
 HUMANITY WILL STILL NEED IP LAWYERS
My Predictions
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21.  Adapt to the “more for less” challenge
 Use technology to give better advice
 Be more proactive
 Invent new services
What Will the Lawyers Do?
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JAY ERSTLING
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