Question 1

Why on-demand courses?

Accepted Answer

VPG’s on-demand platform is an innovative way to help legal practitioners grow their skill sets by accommodating them with a convenient way to learn more about cite-checking, legal research, legal writing, proofreading, and the American legal system. We are fortunate to be able to partner with Deborah Bouchoux, Esq. as an on-demand content provider for some of these courses.

Besides Deborah’s series of on-demand courses, VPG’s founder, Ashley Cheung, also added two on-demand courses for patent litigation paralegals or those who want to develop expertise in the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and patent prosecution space.  In 2022, Ashley co-presented a training with a PTAB practitioner, Jessica L.A. Marks, to discuss the principles behind filings and the legal framework and statutory grounds surrounding inter partes review and post-grant review proceedings.  Ashley and her team are in the process of developing additional modules to address the calculation of due dates, formatting, and dos and don’ts for filing petitions.  We plan to supplement content in 2023!  More details to follow.

The video content can be paused or replayed at the viewer’s discretion.  The content of these videos is separated into bite-sized pieces to make them more accessible for viewers. VPG’s on-demand courses provide an individualized way of learning course content that promotes a better understanding of the material.

Question 2

How did we get started?

Accepted Answer

Our Principal and Founder, Ashley Cheung, was a paralegal for over two decades.  We got started developing these courses when Ashley realized a need for on-demand training content in the legal field. She then began approaching others such as Deborah Bouchoux, as well as patent practitioners, to help develop courses to help others level up their skills.  From there, she collaborated with various people on and off the team to implement on-demand courses and a virtual platform to host them that make training and growth accessible to busy legal practitioners.

Question 3

How do we log in?

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Question 4

How does VPG choose to collaborate with our content providers?

Accepted Answer

VPG collaborates with content providers who produce the best materials and instructional videos for each course. We collaborate with experts in their field to ensure that you are getting the greatest educational content possible.

Question 5

What do we hope to accomplish?

Accepted Answer

We hope to provide convenient access to learning tools and courses that you may have missed. We do this by providing a service that can be accessed when you are ready for it, can be completed at your own pace, and provides you with a way to further test your knowledge.

Question 6

Who is our audience?

Accepted Answer

Our audience ranges from people already familiar with subjects like cite-checking and PTAB procedures to those who are looking to get started on the subject. Since the courses can be watched and skipped through at your convenience, they are perfect for a refresher or for learning the content for the first time.

Question 7

What is the duration of each course?

Accepted Answer

Currently, we offer one-hour and two-hour courses.  Depending on the level of complexity, it may take participants 30-45 minutes extra to complete optional quizzes after each course.

Question 8

How long do we have to finish the course?

Accepted Answer

Our participants generally have three days to complete each of the courses they purchase. This 3-day limit will come into effect after the date the participant is enrolled in the course.

Question 9

What are some key features of VPG’s on-demand courses?

Accepted Answer

VPG’s on-demand courses contain:
Video lectures of the course content, separated into bite-size content to accommodate practitioners’ availability.  
Downloadable course materials to follow along with during the course.
Quiz questions and an answer key about the course content following the completion of the course.

Question 10

May I see sample content before I decide to purchase?

Accepted Answer

Intro to Patent Prosecution - View 
Intro to Cite Checking, taught by Deborah Bouchoux - View 
Bridging the Gap: Cite-Checking, taught by Deborah Bouchoux - View

Question 11

May I copy the handouts I receive during on-demand courses?

Accepted Answer

You may print one copy of the handouts for your personal use. Because the materials are copyrighted, you may not make additional copies of the materials or distribute them to others.

Question 12

How much does this cost?

Accepted Answer

One-hour course - $79.00 per person
Two-hour course - $89.00 per person

Question 13

What do I do if I encounter technical difficulties?

Accepted Answer

If you encounter technical difficulties in trying to access the course, contact the VPG technical support team by emailing hello@vpgateway.com.

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