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February 18, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

CARVE American Grille
2613 Perseverance Drive
Austin, TX, USA 78731

Overview (Program Summary)

A program hosted by:

ACC Austin

Riding the AI Wave: How AI Tools and the USPTO’s Newest AI Policies Can Lift Your Technology Portfolio

With the arrival of the new director, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has implemented policies that indicate a shift in the treatment of AI inventions. In this CLE course, Hanley Flight & Zimmerman attorneys Marianne Buckley and James (Jim) Flight will discuss how recent USPTO decisions involving AI can be leveraged with respect to obtaining patents.  Marianne and Jim will also discuss how the USPTO is increasingly using AI in the patent examination process and what that means for applicants.  In addition, Marianne and Jim will provide insight into how AI can be strategically used to strengthen your patent portfolio.

The speakers: Jim Flight & Marianne Buckley


One hour of Texas MCLE General Credit is Pending for this presentation.

 

AGENDA

• 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Registration and Lunch

• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Presentation

 

PARKING Garage parking available with validation from restaurant.


CLE

State: Texas
Category: Credit Pending