Foreign Filing Licenses: Key Considerations, First Filing Requirements, Design Patent Unique Issues, Export Controls

Sterne Kessler’s Daniel Gajewski  served as a panelist for the webinar “Foreign Filing Licenses: Key Considerations, First Filing Requirements, Design Patent Unique Issues, Export Controls,” hosted by BARBRI.

This CLE program provided patent counsel with practical guidance on navigating foreign filing restrictions and securing licenses, while addressing export control considerations and common pitfalls. The panel examined filing restrictions and first-filing requirements across key jurisdictions, including the United States, China, India, and others. The discussion also highlighted unique challenges facing design patent applications and outlined best practices to help practitioners avoid costly foreign filing mistakes.