Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 22, 2023

A unique invention must be both novel and nonobvious over the prior art , or past stuff. You can file a patent for a novel invention, and still have your patent application rejected for claiming an obvious invention. So, let’s dig into what it means to have a patentable invention that is both novel and nonobvious.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Patent prosecution refers to the writing, filing and handling of patent applications. It encompasses the patent examination process from initial filing to the grant, including all the back-and-forth responses with the USPTO. Prosecuting a patent application includes the following: drafting patent application.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 19, 2023

But, what makes a patent application obvious? If you get an obviousness rejection under Section 103, how do you show that you are trying to patent a nonobvious invention? Want to file a nonobvious patent? Nevertheless, this is the reality that every utility patent applicant must face.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

What is a smarter way to patent a medical device? Medical device patents can make a direct impact on sales as well as create licensing opportunities. Even pending patent applications may help startups raise capital. Let’s look at some smart ways to patent a medical device. Design or utility patent?

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Patent Trademark Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

How long is the average design patent application? There are two tracks or timeframes for US design patents. On the fast track known as Rocket Docket , you may be able to get a design patent granted in about 5-10 months from the filing date if there are no rejections.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

A nonprovisional utility patent application has a roughly 90% probability of at least one rejection. A design patent application has an approximately 86% chance of approval. Basically, expect a utility patent application to be rejected at least once. How to respond to utility patent rejections.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

D827,946 for a “Pet Grooming Glove,” a design that was allegedly already in circulation in the United States before the patent application. The complaint contended that the Defendant deliberately failed to disclose this information to the USPTO during the patent’s prosecution.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

What is a smarter way to respond to multiple Office Actions? If you haven’t figured it out already, you’ll soon learn that your utility nonprovisional patent will encounter rejection s. Multiple Office Actions are common in utility patent applications. Let me explain. Let me explain.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 30, 2022

How to Review a Draft Office Action Response. Roughly 90% of utility patent applications will get rejected at least once. When it comes to utility patent applications, rejections come with the territory. Expect at least one Office Action in your nonprovisional patent application.

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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 close are the prior art references ? What is your budget?

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 26, 2022

Spurred by President Biden's call for action to increase drug competition and a 2021 letter addressed to the U.S. By: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

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. Do-It-Yourself (DIY) a wise option?

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

New web browser extension makes USPTO examiner and art unit statistics available to any patent professional, integrated directly into their patent prosecution workflow. The unprecedented integration of LexisNexis patent prosecution statistics and the USPTO’s two. Art unit’s average office actions to allowance.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

JUNE 10, 2021

An applicant secures a patent after successfully prosecuting the patent application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). When the USPTO believes an application embodies an invention worthy of a patent, the USPTO grants a Notice of Allowance. Patentability Search.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 4, 2023

Interesting Patents | Electronic arts | Tuesday, april 4, 2023 @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-642d359f1082a5020{display: important;}} The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

Need a new patent attorney? What are some excuses that do not justify changing your patent lawyer? The patent application process is inherently challenging. treats the procurement and enforcement of patents, so certain things may simply be out of your patent lawyer’s control.

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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

What are patent claim amendments? Claim amendments are a natural part of the utility patent process. A typical utility nonprovisional patent application will receive at least one Office Action rejecting the claims. How should you amend patent claims? You are balancing a tightrope here.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

The argument is that flat rate patent lawyers would be tempted to do less work for a fixed fee. Patent lawyers may be tempted to bill more hours in working on a patent application. This principle applies whether the work is coming from a hourly or flat rate patent attorney.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 2, 2022

For US filers seeking patent protection in China, the utility model is an attractive alternative to filing regular utility patent applications. Understandably, companies seek cost-effective ways to gain utility patent protection without spending so much. In other words, the invention is not unique over the prior art.

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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 13, 2021

How to get an early PCT prior art search. A prior art search is conducted for every PCT application. Depending upon your PCT filing date, that prior art search report may be issued sooner than an Office Action in a counterpart application. How can you take advantage of the PCT prior art search?

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Patently-O

JULY 22, 2022

.” UDP Labs quickly filed a provisional patent application for Young and Hewitt’s new inventions. More patent applications filed rather quickly, all claiming priority back to that original application filed during the consulting agreement period. After the fifth month but prior to the six?month

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Patently-O

APRIL 25, 2024

government by using fraudulently obtained patent rights prop up its drug prices. The Act allows private citizens, known as “ relators ,” to bring qui tam actions on the government’s behalf against those who have defrauded the government. 102’s definition of prior art. 3729 (a)(1)(A). United States ex rel.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 31, 2022

Effective March 29, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) will accept a new combined petition option to participate in the Expanded Collaborative Search Pilot (CSP) program.

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IP Intelligence

MARCH 31, 2022

Effective March 29, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) will accept a new combined petition option to participate in the Expanded Collaborative Search Pilot (CSP) program.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Patent Prosecution Highway or PPH is a set of initiatives promulgated by participating patent offices around the world to accelerate patent prosecution in countries of the participating patent offices. In contrast, an average time to prosecute non-PPH patent applications is approximately 22.7

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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

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

What makes for a successful patent Office Action response? When it comes to responding to patent rejections , you have essentially two weapons. A successful patent Office Action response typically involves a combination of claim amendments and technical arguments. First, you can amend the claims.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

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. Do you need to expedite your US patent application? Do you have to disclose known prior art to the USPTO?

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Snap | Tuesday, April 18, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ? Think you might need a legal professional?

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. Controller of Patents & Designs Patent Office Mumbai. Controller of Patents and Designs and Raytheon Company v.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 31, 2022

The PCT examination process gives the applicant opportunities to see relevant prior art and amend claims accordingly before filing foreign patents. Known as the International Search Report (ISR), this document will reveal how your PCT claims stack up against the prior art. Don’t ignore the ISR.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

What is a reissue application? Congratulations on getting your utility patent. After overcoming Office Actions and multiple rejections, you have reached the desired goal of getting your patent granted. This was no easy task, so why file a reissue application?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Guidance aims to clarify how patent applications involving AI-assisted inventions will be examined by patent examiners, and reaffirms the existing jurisprudence maintaining that only natural persons, not AI tools, can be listed as inventors. Every claim of a patent must have a human inventor.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2023

important;}} The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. In our Interesting Patents series, we highlight exciting US patent applications and patents recently issued by the USPTO.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

In the patent world, “obvious” has a particular meaning that is, frankly speaking, not so obvious. Patent obviousness refers to a quality or characteristic of a claim that makes it insufficiently unique over the prior art. In other words, a claim is novel if it is not identical to the prior art.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently published examination guidance and a request for comments on the treatment of inventorship for inventions created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. patents and patent applications. by Dennis Crouch The U.S. Vidal , 43 F.4th

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 9, 2023

important;}} The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. In our Interesting Patents series, we highlight exciting US patent applications and patents recently issued by the USPTO.

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