Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Law Webcast Series 2026: LKQ and Changes in the Obviousness Test for Design Patents

Description:

This presentation will explore how LKQ Corp. v. GM Global Tech. Operations LLC, 102 F.4th 1280 (Fed. Cir. 2024) changed the obviousness test for design patents and what the change means on a practical level for design patent practitioners.  The presentation will explore how examiner training post-LKQ may impact design prosecution and how to handle obviousness rejections in the current landscape.


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Course Pricing
  • Member: 50.00
  • Non-Member: 80.00
  • Section: 40.00
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Course Information Webcast:
April 08, 2026
12:30 - 1:30
All times are central timeHighlights
  • Discount for Intellectual Property Law Section members
  • Convenient virtual format
Course Credits Dual Credits: 0.00
General Credits: 1.00
Total Credits: 1

This program will be filed for Tennessee CLE credit. Please email a request to cle@tnbar.org for Georgia and Mississippi CLE credit.