Patently-O

APRIL 25, 2024

And which innovators become inventors? This call is motivated by the observation that while women comprise 35% of the STEM workforce, they make up only 13% of inventors; Black professionals represent 9% of STEM workers but only 1.2% of inventors. A closer examination of the data uncovers additional nuance.

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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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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

What should PCT applicants look for in a US national phase firm? When it comes to entering the US national phase, PCT applicants have a lot of options. Can a boutique IP firm handle US patent filings for a large client? Will the US national phase firm warn you of potential problems in your PCT application?

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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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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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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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