Patently-O

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Recent Headlines in the IP World: Rob Fia: Therma Bright Receives Patent for a Device for Applying a Topical Treatment from USPTO (Source: Yahoo Finance). David Phelan: Apple AirPods To Gain Amazing Feature Update, Patent Hints (Source: Forbes). Seymore: Patent Forfeiture (Source: SSRN). Commentary and Journal Articles: Prof.

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IAM Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Designed to help patent examiners grasp complex technical concepts, the one-year trial period for the Industry Collaborative Patent Interview pilot programme has come to an end. TIPO is now considering the first year and whether to continue with the initiative.

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IAM Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Designed to help patent examiners grasp complex technical concepts, the one-year trial period for the Industry Collaborative Patent Interview pilot programme has come to an end. TIPO is now considering the first year and whether to continue with the initiative.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Should you try to file a patent yourself? Should you file a utility patent application yourself? Would your utility patent application enjoy a higher success rate if it were filed by a patent attorney? Keep in mind we’re talking about utility patents as opposed to design patents. with representation.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) conducted a live meeting for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technologies (ET) Partnership Series. Part One – Helpful Tips for Prosecuting Patents in the Biotechnology Space. On September 22, 2022, the U.S.

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Patently-O

APRIL 3, 2024

by Dennis Crouch The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently proposed a new fee structure for fiscal year 2025 , which includes significant increases in various patent fees. Another significant change is the substantial increase in fees for Request for Continued Examination (RCE) filings.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Does searching for a patent attorney near me make sense? There was a time when the main way to find a patent attorney was to ask for a referral. Anyone can go online now and simply search for attorneys, but there seems to be an inclination to look for patent attorneys nearby. In-person examiner meetings are long gone.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

How many patent Office Actions are possible? No, there are no limits to how many patent Office Actions (OA) an Examiner can issue. Sadly, multiple Office Actions are quite common in utility patent applications. How far you are willing to go to fight a patent rejection will likely depend on other factors.

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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

What are warning signs that may warrant a change in your US patent agent or law firm? When it comes USPTO patent prosecution, many factors are out of the control of your US patent agent or attorney. So it makes sense to focus on what is within a patent attorney’s control. How quickly do they respond to your emails?

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IP Tech Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

On October 12, 2021, the USPTO extended its program for after-final patent prosecution practice, AFCP 2.0, The USPTO initiated the “pilot” program in 2013 , to speed up prosecution and to increase contact between Examiners and applicants. A stated willingness to participate in an Examiner interview promptly upon the Examiner’s request.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 15, 2021

On October 12, 2021, the USPTO extended its program for after-final patent prosecution practice, AFCP 2.0, The USPTO initiated the “pilot” program in 2013 , to speed up prosecution and to increase contact between Examiners and applicants. Prior communications with the Examiner may strengthen the applicant’s belief.

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Patently-O

APRIL 25, 2024

The study’s unique empirical data reveal that inventorship, far from being a rote translation of ideas into patents, reflects an opt-in, competitive process, in which only one-third of engineers engage with their firm’s formal invention submission processes, and only half of these submissions progress to the patent application stage.

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The IPKat

APRIL 14, 2024

Contreras evaluates "Genetic patents and the Sustainable Development Goals." The chapter considers the fundamental tension between patents as an incentive for innovation, and as a barrier to access to patented products. Goal 15: Life on Land In Chapter 20, co-authors Daniel F.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Can a boutique IP firm handle US patent filings for a large client? Some issues arise due to different limitations by foreign patent offices. For example, the USPTO imposes a 150 word limit on abstracts which may be lower than foreign patent office requirements. Is the US patent law firm familiar with PCT nuances?

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Larson & Larson

JUNE 1, 2021

It can make you want to tear your hair out if your patent gets rejected, but that won’t help you achieve your dreams. The examiner, according to the USPTO, has to explain his or her decision if it has something to do with obviousness or novelty. The appeal will go before the examiner who originally rejected your patent.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 9, 2023

Last year, however, the USPTO issued an Examination Guide purporting to “clarify” that the proper burden is the lower “preponderance of the evidence” standard. The Office’s 2022 Exam Guide In May 2022, the Office issued Examination Guide 1-22 titled Clarification of Examination Evidentiary Standard for Marks Refused as Generic.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 7, 2021

Here’s their announcement: The Elevate Your Prosecution 2021 conference on patent prosecution will be held in the Murano room of the Grand America in Salt Lake City on Friday, September 24 – Saturday, September 25. Margaret Polson (Polson Intellectual Property Law PC): Overview of Design Patents for Software-Related Inventions.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Economics approach to patent law is then discussed in Chapter 27, by Bruno van Pottelsberghe de la Potterie. After introducing the areas, where the economics of patents is especially relevant (among them, the design of patent systems or the patent examination process), the author provides readers with a through literature review.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2024

Malobika is a 2nd year PhD scholar and a full-time Teaching Assistant at WBNUJS, Kolkata, who is working on examining the need for, and contribution of “Experts” in IP dispute adjudication. The plaintiff alleged procedural infirmities during the examination, and that the impugned order does not provide sufficient reasons.

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IPilogue

JULY 23, 2021

They examine and discuss the lawsuits and legal disputes of reality television personalities. For anybody interested in both IP law and the cannabis industry, host Jenn Procacci and patent attorney and plant scientist Dr. Dale Hunt delve into IP protection for cannabis breeders. . Jurassic Patents” by IP Goes Pop!

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

What is a Notice of Allowance in a patent application? A Notice of Allowance (NOA) is a USPTO document indicating that a patent application has been allowed. The approval of your patent application is basically the finish line of your journey and presumably the goal of every applicant. When will your patent be granted?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 14, 2021

Furthermore, patent prosecution occurring after the initial filing will vary by each governmental patent office. Some IP offices may present a more challenging patent examination process than others. Do US national stage applications require a subsequent request for examination?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

What does “obvious” mean in patent language? In the patent world, “obvious” has a particular meaning that is, frankly speaking, not so obvious. In the patent world, “obvious” has a particular meaning that is, frankly speaking, not so obvious. It is also a more difficult rejection to overcome.

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Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Has your patent attorney retired? If your patent attorney has retired or will retire soon, don’t freak out. You will ultimately need to find a new patent practitioner, and this guide on how to choose a patent attorney may help. Get a List of Your Patent Filings and Deadlines.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 20, 2023

Are inventions described in works of science fiction patentable? This sort of science fiction is not patentable because it cannot logically be enabled or have credible utility when the patent is filed. For similar reasons, science fiction is rarely cited as prior art against later patent filings.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 21, 2022

The present case referred to the petitioner as a ‘habitual frontman put up by those who intend to only delay the grant of patents.’ para 60(h)) The IPAB also pointed out that 18 years have elapsed and the patent for Tofa has yet not been granted. The Ferid Allani order is discussed here ). (The

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The IPKat

MARCH 28, 2022

On 14-16 March, this GuestKat had the opportunity to attend the "Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation" conference in Amsterdam, which, as many readers will know, not only hosts the Kattenkabinet museum (here below a sample of the oeuvres of the museum.), Another very interesting and debated aspect has been that of divisional patents.

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Patentably Defined

AUGUST 13, 2010

The USPTO recently issued a notice modifying the procedure for registered practitioners to show authorization to conduct an examiner interview. Interviews are addressed in Section 713 of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure and that section of the MPEP will be updated to reflect this change in Office procedure.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Kurian’s trail of transparency, Statements of Patent (Non-)Working, Corruption in IP Offices, Serial Crisis in India, the Indian “Bayh Dole” Bill, etc. Two years later, Sumathi did a detailed post about her interview with Dr S Nagarajan , the then Chairperson of PPV&FR. Missed anything? No worries, we got you!

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Copyright Lately

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

It’s quite a feat, which is why I think it would be so entertaining to watch him face off in a courtroom under cross examination by…wait for it…Banksy’s copyright lawyer. He’s somehow able to come across as a total badass while at the same time looking like a nervous wreck. In what possible world would this happen, you ask?

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Patentably Defined

OCTOBER 22, 2012

The USPTO’s Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) includes many interesting but somewhat obscure provisions. Special status gives an application priority on an Examiner’s docket. Special status gives an application priority on an Examiner’s docket. 3) use telephone interview practice. Section 707.02

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Discussing the Recent Patent Application Restorations by Delhi and Madras High Courts. We discussed the recent orders from Delhi and Madras High Court regarding restoration of ‘deemed abandoned’ patent applications. Trident secures Indian patent for a fabric production method. Other Posts.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 15, 2024

Following a curious post by Sandeep Rathod on LinkedIn noting that a whopping 1500+ patent decisions, perhaps the largest ever in a single day, were put out yesterday, we took a quick look at the information available to see for ourselves. Though here too, it’s not exactly clear how many examiners are actually in the office.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 17, 2024

Examiner interviews are a powerful but underutilized tool in patent prosecution. Last year, a whopping 75% of patent applications concluded without a single interview in their file history. By: Polsinelli

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

patent applications have mimicked the larger investment in AI technologies, AI-related IP disputes have lagged behind consumer adoption. Even at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) – one of the busiest forums for IP disputes – very few cases directly involve AI technologies. patent litigation. 101 : Step One.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Top 3 Kluwer Patent Blog posts 1) EPO Propaganda Master Class – or: How to Justify Higher Fees for Lower Quality Work by Thorsten Bausch “It will be nothing new for regular readers of this blog that I and many others have long been advocating for more well-qualified examiners at the EPO.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Focus on what matters most So much can be said, and has been said, about the patent application process. To avoid information overload, let’s get back to the most basic things you need to know to file a patent application. For those who say you can’t patent an idea, I’m using the term idea loosely.

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