2026 Patent Prosecution Boot Camp

Sterne Kessler’s John Higgins spoke at the Patent Prosecution Boot Camp hosted by the American Intellectual Property Law Association. John led the Mechanical session during the Claims Drafting Workshops, covering the fundamentals of patent claim drafting for mechanical inventions and sharing practical strategies for drafting strong claims.

Event Overview

Now in its 26th year, AIPLA’s Patent Prosecution Boot Camp was a comprehensive, CLE-accredited seminar that included instructional lecture-style sessions with practical tips on U.S. and international patent preparation and prosecution, as well as hands-on interactive workshops that walked attendees through drafting claims and responding to office actions.