Strafford will be offering a webinar/teleconference entitled "Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Navigating the New 'Myriad' Guidelines — Analyzing Subject Matter and Avoiding Rejection Under the USPTO's Detailed Framework" on May 15, 2014 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm (EDT).  Donna M. Meuth, Associate General Counsel of Eisai, and Leslie McDonnell and Dr. Amelia Feulner Baur of Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner will examine the new USPTO guidelines and the analysis for determining patent eligibility, and provide best practices for applying the new guidelines and avoiding § 101 rejection.  The webinar will review the following questions:

• How do the new Guidelines change the landscape for patentable subject matter?
• How can counsel show "significant difference" from a natural material, law or phenomenon?
• How will examiners apply the new Guidelines?

The registration fee for the webinar is $297 ($362 for registration and CLE processing).  Those registering by May 2, 2014 will receive a $50 discount.  Those interested in registering for the webinar, can do so here.