Mastering Patent Protection: Prior Art Searches and Damages Assessments

Ram Konduru | IMMUNIS IP

Ram Konduru – is the co-founder of IMMUNIS IP. With a deep passion for Intellectual property, Ram brings a wealth of experience and his journey with several big Multinationals and Corporates has been instrumental in the development of IMMUNIS IP, making it what it is today.

Ram Konduru is a highly accomplished and respected patent professional renowned for his expertise in intellectual property, patent law, and innovation management. With an impressive career dedicated to the intricacies of patents and intellectual property, Ram has established himself as a leader in the field.

Ram’s journey as a patent professional is marked by his deep understanding of patent law, keen attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of protecting and maximizing the value of intellectual assets. He has played a pivotal role in helping individuals, startups, and established companies navigate the complex world of patents.

One of Ram’s defining qualities is his ability to bridge the gap between legal intricacies and technical intricacies. He possesses a unique talent for translating complex technical innovations into robust patent portfolios that safeguard intellectual property rights and drive business growth.

I. Brief examination of the patenting process | 1:00pm – 1:10pm

II. What is prior art? | 1:10pm – 1:25pm

• Definition of prior art
• Types of prior art (publications, patents, products, etc.)
• Relevance of prior art in patenting

III. Why conduct prior art searches? | 1:25pm – 1:40pm

• Importance in determining patentability
• Avoiding infringement of existing patents
• Identifying existing solutions and improving them
• Reducing the risk of patent application rejection

IV. Consequences of not conducting prior art searches | 1:40pm – 1:50pm

• Patent application rejection
• Infringement of existing patents
• Loss of business opportunities
• Damage to reputation

V. How to conduct prior art searches | 1:50pm – 2:0pm

• Types of prior art searches (keyword, classification, citation, etc.)
• Tools and resources for prior art research (patent databases, search engines, etc.)

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

VI. Case studies and examples | 2:10pm – 2:20pm

• Case 1: A rejected patent due to prior art
• Case 2: A successful patent application aided by thorough prior art searches

VII. Famous infringement cases | 2:20pm – 2:30pm

VIII. Conclusion and takeaways | 2:30pm – 2:35pm

IX. Compensatory damages | 2:35pm – 2:45pm

X. Enhanced damages | 2:45pm – 2:50pm

XI. Willful infringement and its impact | 2:50pm – 2:55pm

XII. Injunction | 2:55pm – 3:00pm

XIII. Case laws | 3:00pm – 3:05pm

XIV. Importance of technical experts to counter invalidity arguments | 3:05pm – 3:10pm