Patently-O

JULY 22, 2022

More patent applications filed rather quickly, all claiming priority back to that original application filed during the consulting agreement period. One complicating issue is that the patent applications list three other inventors who were (apparently) not subject to the agreements with Sleep Number.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 23, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) sent out an email alert on March 16, 2023 about its transition to eGrants for patents. This change to electronic patent grants as opposed to paper patents is in accord with the USPTO’s continued changes to an all-electronic and no paper system.

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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. Costs can be tricky to compare.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 27, 2023

1983 by patent examiners and officials at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). dismissing monetary damages claims for alleged violations of 42 U.S.C.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

This article summarizes the top developments reported on our blog and in patents, trademarks, and copyright law in 2021. Introducing the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents. On June 28, 2021 , the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Act came into force. In 2018, section 53.1

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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. Office Actions.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

In fact, you’ll be in good company with the vast majority of utility patent applicants who have encountered similar obstacles. In contrast, a typical design application may sail through an allowance without any Office Actions. How to respond to utility patent rejections. How to respond to design patent rejections.

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