Materials Research Society

Nuts and Bolts of Invention Disclosure, Patent Preparation, and Patent Prosecution

Apr 15, 2026

Bringing an invention to life requires more than a great idea—it demands a clear understanding of the legal processes that protect it. In this webinar, IP attorneys Jas Lee and Andrew Maher from Wolf Greenfield will walk attendees through the practical steps of moving from an invention disclosure to a granted patent.

Attendees will gain insights into:

Best practices for preparing an invention disclosure, including what information to capture and why it matters.
The key elements of a strong patent application and what makes a patent prosecution strategy successful.
Common pitfalls to avoid at each stage of the process—from disclosure through examination.

This is the first session in a two-part webinar series presented by Wolf Greenfield.

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Green Cards for Scientific Researchers: How to win your EB1/NIW case!

May 19, 2026

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Interested in obtaining a permanent Green Card to work in the United States? Generally, a foreign national seeking permanent residence through employment must be sponsored by his or her employer via the PERM Labor Certification process.

There are numerous routes to employment-based permanent residence that do not require PERM Labor Certification, thereby allowing foreign nationals to avoid this complicated process while also reducing the wait time to obtain employment-based permanent residence.

This presentation will cover and compare the criteria for the EB-1A classification for foreign nationals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, the EB-1B classification for foreign nationals who are outstanding researchers or professors, and the National Interest Waiver (“NIW”) classification. The presentation will also discuss the different types of nonimmigrant visa work classifications.