In this CLE program, a patent attorney and former USPTO examiner from the Business Methods Technology Center 3600 introduces a project management–inspired framework for drafting patent applications that satisfy 35 U.S.C. § 101. Attendees will learn practical, prosecution-ready strategies informed by the latest USPTO developments, including the August 2025 memo to the examining corps, Director Squires’ precedential decision in Ex parte Desjardins, and recent USPTO hour updates.

In a landscape where patent eligibility standards continue to evolve, this course provides a structured method to help practitioners draft more resilient applications, anticipate examiner challenges, and effectively navigate and overcome § 101 rejections