Law Seminars International (LSI) will be holding two one-day workshops on Patent Claim Construction on January 9, 2008 in San Francisco, CA and on February 15, 2008 in Chicago, IL.  The workshops will cover key issues in claim construction, including a case law overview and update, recent developments from the Federal Circuit, litigation strategies, and effective appellate advocacy.  In particular, each workshop will offer presentations on the following topics:

• Current Federal Circuit Developments in Claim Construction
• Litigation Strategies from Plaintiff and Defendant Perspectives
• Adapting to the Changes in the Law: Tips for Successful Claim and Specification Drafting: Implications of Patent Office Rule Changes
• Views From the Bench
• In-House Strategies for Addressing the Key Issues in Claim Construction Today: Managing the Prosecution Process for the Most Effective Claim Drafting on a Portfolio-wide Basis
• Using Graphics to Help Win Claim Construction Disputes
• Handling Claim Construction on Appeal

An agenda for the San Francisco workshop can be found here.  A complete brochure for the San Francisco workshop, including an agenda, list of speakers, and registration form can be downloaded here.

An agenda for the Chicago workshop can be found here.  A complete brochure for the Chicago workshop, including an agenda, list of speakers, and registration form can be downloaded here.

The registration fee for each workshop ranges from $347.50 (students and new employees) to $695 (regular tuition).  Discounts are available for government employees and groups of two or more registrants.  Those interested in registering for the San Francisco workshop can do so here and those interested in registering for the Chicago workshop can do so here.