Patent Basics for Litigation Paralegals

Join us for a concise and informative 2-hour webinar designed to help level up your understanding about the prosecution of patents, key terminologies, and documents paralegals need to be successfully integrated as essential members of any patent litigation. This session will provide a foundational understanding of key documents and processes involved in patent disputes, with a focus on critical documents such as patents, prosecution histories, and Information Disclosure Statements (IDS).

Target Audience:

This webinar is ideal for paralegals, legal assistants, and professionals interested in a career in patent litigation or those looking to refresh their knowledge in this area.

Prerequisites:

No prior experience in patent law is required. A basic understanding of legal terminology is helpful but not necessary.

Agenda

• Introduction to Patent Litigation
• In-Depth Look at Patents
• Break  
• Prosecution History 
• Information Disclosure Statement (IDS)

About the Instructors:

Lissi Mojica, Managing Director of Answers IP, LLC 

Lissi Mojica is the Managing Director of Answers IP. Ms. Mojica is a globally recognized leader in post-grant proceedings and one of the most experienced practitioners in this field.  She is also a United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) practice litigation expert who has experience with depositions and expert testimony. Ms. Mojica is also a 19-year civil servant of the USPTO. In that role, she launched the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) to safeguard the quality and consistency of reexamination proceedings and to reduce pendency. As the CRU's first director, Lissi oversaw thousands of inter partes and ex parte reexamination proceedings, laid the foundation for the adoption of AIA post-grant review, and directed policies, standards, and procedures while also developing inter partes and ex parte reexamination training for CRU examiners. Her practice includes all aspects of post-grant proceedings, including PTO practice expert, inter partes review, post-grant review, covered business method proceedings, reexamination proceedings, reissues, and interferences. Ms. Mojica also specializes in appeals to the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and patent quality and examination matters.

Ashley Cheung, Principal & Founder, Virtual Patent Gateway, LLC (VPG)

Ashley Cheung, Principal & Founder of Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG), is revolutionizing the PTAB litigation landscape and empowering non-attorney patent practitioners with her visionary approach. As a proud minority woman business owner and first-generation immigrant from Hong Kong, Ashley established VPG, a consultancy committed to providing affordable, client-centered paralegal services, while supporting PTAB practitioners in a niche practice.

VPG specializes in top-notch PTAB filing support for small to medium-sized firms. Since its inception, VPG has handled over 150 Inter Partes Review (IPR) and Post Grant Review (PGR) petitions. In 2023, VPG expanded to include Ex Parte Re-examination Proceedings. VPG has continuously grown with its dedicated team members under Ashley's leadership. Ashley also collaborates with her Generation Innovation (GI) team to create an on-demand training platform covering essential skills like cite-checking, legal research, wellness, and team building. Partnering with Deborah Bouchoux, Esq. and professionals from various industries, this training platform has become a valuable and go-to resource for many law firms.

Her leadership skills and success have made her an inspiration, encouraging others to overcome adversity and build meaningful careers. Her talent and dedication earned her the role of Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee for the PTAB Bar Association, where she drives impactful initiatives.