Maximizing patent protection in a chemical patent application

CHAL 5

Sandra Thompson, sthompson@Buchalter.com, Buchalter Nemer, 18400 Von Karman Ave, Suite 800, Irvine, CA 92612
Chemical patent applications and patents span the spectrum of being too specific to being unenforceable because of overbroadening. It is important to find a middle ground in drafting the patent application, while working to get the most patent coverage possible. We will discuss strategies for maximizing patent protection for chemical patent application. In addition, the USPTO proposed rules will be discussed, especially with respect to how they may apply to chemical patent applications.