Presenting a live 90-minute webinar with interactive Q&A Demonstrating Patent Eligibility Post-Alice Navigating the Nuances and Leveraging Guidance From Federal Circuit and PTAB Opinion TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016 1pm Eastern | 12pm Central | 11am Mountain | 10am Pacific Today’s faculty features: Michael L. Kiklis, Partner, Oblon McClelland Maier & Neustadt, Alexandria, Va. Stephen G. Kunin, Partner, Oblon McClelland Maier & Neustadt, Alexandria, Va. The audio portion of the conference may be accessed via the telephone or by using your computer's speakers. Please refer to the instructions emailed to registrants for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-926-7926 ext. 10. Tips for Optimal Quality FOR LIVE EVENT ONLY Sound Quality If you are listening via your computer speakers, please note that the quality of your sound will vary depending on the speed and quality of your internet connection. If the sound quality is not satisfactory, you may listen via the phone: dial 1-866-370-2805 and enter your PIN when prompted. Otherwise, please send us a chat or e-mail [email protected] immediately so we can address the problem. If you dialed in and have any difficulties during the call, press *0 for assistance. Viewing Quality To maximize your screen, press the F11 key on your keyboard. To exit full screen, press the F11 key again. Continuing Education Credits FOR LIVE EVENT ONLY In order for us to process your continuing education credit, you must confirm your participation in this webinar by completing and submitting the Attendance Affirmation/Evaluation after the webinar. A link to the Attendance Affirmation/Evaluation will be in the thank you email that you will receive immediately following the program. For additional information about continuing education, call us at 1-800-926-7926 ext. 35. 35 U.S.C. 101: § Life After Alice Michael L. Kiklis Stephen G. Kunin [email protected] [email protected] 703-413-2707 703.412.6011 [email protected] [email protected] Copyright © 2016 Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP THE SUPREME COURT’S HISTORICAL TREATMENT OF PATENT LAW From the book, The Supreme Court on Patent Law by Michael L. Kiklis published by Wolters Kluwer 5 Law & Business. Copyright © 2015 CCH Incorporated. All rights reserved. THE SUPREME COURT’S HISTORICAL TREATMENT OF PATENT LAW From the book, The Supreme Court on Patent Law by Michael L. Kiklis published by Wolters Kluwer 6 Law & Business. Copyright © 2015 CCH Incorporated. All rights reserved. The Supreme Court’s Treatment of 35 U.S.C. § 101 7 PATENTABLE SUBJECT MATTER From the book, The Supreme Court on Patent Law by Michael L. Kiklis published by Wolters Kluwer 8 Law & Business. Copyright © 2015 CCH Incorporated. All rights reserved. PATENTABLE SUBJECT MATTER From the book, The Supreme Court on Patent Law by Michael L. Kiklis published by Wolters Kluwer 9 Law & Business. Copyright © 2015 CCH Incorporated. All rights reserved. PATENTABLE SUBJECT MATTER  35 U.S.C. § 101: • Whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the conditions and requirements of this title.  35 U.S.C. § 100(b): • The term “process” means process, art or method, and includes a new use of a known process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, or material.  Judicially created exceptions: • “laws of nature, natural phenomena, and abstract ideas.” Diehr (S. Ct. 1981) 10 Copyright © 2016 Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP