Impact of COVID-19 on Intellectual Property Practice in the U.S. and Japan Part 1

This video is a reprint of the webinar held on April 23,2020.
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In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are holding this "Virtual Seminar" for "Clients and Contacts" in Japan to stay in touch and share potentially useful information during this unprecedented period. ..The focus of this seminar is on the examination of intellectual property in the light of a global pandemic.Our team discusses the following topics:

• Impact on Patent Prosecution, the USPTO, and Other Patent Offices around the World
• What are U.S. courts and the PTAB doing?
• Impact of the economy on the Intellectual Property practice in the U.S. and strategy considerations for Japanese companies
• E-Discovery and Best Practices for Working from Home

Baker Botts LLP

Baker Botts is a leading global law firm. The foundation for our differentiated client support rests on our deep business acumen and technical experience built over decades of focused leadership in our sectors and practices. We are proudly technical in helping clients shape the future of their industries. Our insights help clients see over the horizon and anticipate opportunities and challenges regarding their business objectives. From our history in the energy industry, to establishing deep benches of talent in intellectual property, technology, TMT and life sciences, we have a heritage of helping our clients push into new business frontiers.

Dr. Michael Sartori
Our partners

Dr. Michael Sartori is a partner in the firm's Intellectual Property Department. As a registered patent attorney, he focuses his practice on patent prosecution, patent portfolio counseling, and patent litigation. Prior to joining Baker Botts, Dr. Sartori served for over a decade as Chair of the Patent Prosecution and Counseling Group at another AMLaw XNUMX firm.

For patent prosecution and counseling, Dr. Sartori is a recognized thought leader in using Examiner analytics and provides a comprehensive, business-goal-orientated, data-driven approach to developing and managing his client's patent portfolios. Keeping his client's business objectives in mind, Dr. Sartori crafts and implements cost-effective strategies to assist his client's goals for their patent portfolio, whether U.S. only or worldwide.

For patent litigation and counseling, Dr. Sartori provides guidance prior to and during patent litigation, whether in an inter partes review (IPR), at a U.S. district court, or at the Federal Circuit. He often serves as part of a cohesive and tactical litigation team that is driven to assist with the client's litigation goals. He has also provided opinions leading up to litigation, including infringement, validity and enforceability opinions, as well as freedom-to-operate opinions.

Lisa Kattan
Partner

Lisa Kattan serves as Baker Botts' International Trade Commission Practice Group Chair and the Chair of the firm's Washington D.C. IP group. Prior to joining Baker Botts, she was a Senior Investigative Attorney at the U.S. International Trade Commission's Office of Unfair Import Investigations for over five years. At the ITC, Ms. Kattan's responsibilities included serving as lead trial counsel on behalf of the U.S. Government in numerous high-profile investigations of accused products. She has been counsel in dozens of ITC proceedings, both at the ITC and in private practice.

Noted as "an ace up the firm's sleeve for Section XNUMX investigations" (IAM XNUMX, XNUMX), Ms. Kattan is a recognized ITC practitioner in Chambers USA (XNUMX-XNUMX), IAM XNUMX (XNUMX-XNUMX) and as a "Leading Lawyer" in The Legal XNUMX U.S. (XNUMX-XNUMX). Ms. Kattan is a frequent speaker on ITC developments and patent litigation best practices.

Robert Maier
Partner

Rob Maier is a lead trial lawyer at Baker Botts, and Chair of the Intellectual Property Group in our New York office. Multinational clients involved in patent and other IP cases across a broad spectrum of technologies, from semiconductor manufacturing and smartphones, to drink packaging and stem cells, rely on Rob's extensive experience.

Rob leads trial teams both in district courts and the ITC. His practice also extends into PTAB matters, patent preparation and prosecution, counseling on IP and big data issues, and due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. Described by clients and peers as "one of the most skilled people you are ever likely to see in the courtroom," and as a "strong, practical advocate," (IAM Patent 1000-The World's Leading Patent Practitioners, 2012-2016).

Jennifer Tempesta
Partner

Jennifer Tempesta is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on patent litigation in both district courts and the International Trade Commission. Multinational clients rely on Jennifer's significant experience with all phases of litigation in various jurisdictions, including discovery, Markman hearings, summary judgment, and through trial.

Jennifer is also well-versed in appellate practice and has argued at the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Jennifer also handles proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. As a registered patent attorney with strong technical acumen, clients seek Jennifer's advice in a number of fields, including payment processing, smartphones, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Related Videos

Part 1 Impact on Patent Prosecution, the USPTO, and Other Patent Offices around the World
Part 2 What are U.S. courts and the PTAB doing?
Part 3 Impact of the economy on the Intellectual Property practice in the U.S. and strategy considerations for Japanese companies
Part 4 E-Discovery and Best Practices for Working from Home