Patently-O

JULY 13, 2021

Folks continue to file anonymous ex parte reexaminations. Design Patent No. The reexamination examiner agreed with the challenge and issued a final rejection that the claimed design was anticipated by four different prior art references. Ex parte Zhang , Reexam No. 90/014,234, 2021 WL 633718 (PTAB).

Inventor 76

Inventor Art Designs Design 76

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

IP Australia also regulates patent & TM attorneys through professional standards board domination. A broader/systemic problem is the problem of scope: we see this in patent side when Office tries to intervene. The business of the PTO is granting patents/TM. If and when that changes, INTA will show up. Money brings attention.

Registration 59

Registration Branding Brands Branding 59

Patentably Defined

JANUARY 19, 2011

Generally, when drawings for utility patent applications are required, they must be black and white line drawings. The requirements and Rules for patent drawings are substantially set forth in Section 608.02 of the MPEP , which should be a primary reference in the preparation of patent drawings. The Rules for Drawings.

Patent Application 40

Patent Application Design Patent Invention Copying 40