April, 2010

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The USPTO’S Newest Pilot Program – The Patents Ombudsman

Patentably Defined

Have you ever had a question about an application in prosecution but have been unable to find the correct person to assist you? Have you ever been unsuccessful in obtaining assistance from an examiner or Supervisory Patent Examiner? If so, you will want to take note of the USPTO’s new Ombudsman Pilot Program. The Ombudsman Pilot Program is designed to assist in getting the process back on track when there is a breakdown in the normal prosecution process.

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