In this installment of the Tanenbaum on Green Technology Law series, guest lecturer Steven J. Glassman, Esq., a partner at Kaye Scholer LLP, addresses the question of what is a “green technology patent" and discusses the types of technology encompassed under the "green technology" umbrella. The program includes a discussion of such matters as alternative energy, clean energy, efficient manufacturing processes, energy savings devices and systems, as well as business methods for managing and reducing energy consumption, and for trading emission credits and the like, which have been the subject of recently issued patents. Also addressed are critical steps in litigating green technology patents, including evaluation of potential relief, technical expert review, emerging validity and enforceability issues, cost and budgeting, and trial strategies.