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Online Course for Patent Agent Exam Preparation [February 5]

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Apart from this, I will separately send out a drafting template for specification, and a complete patent prosecution file to the registrants on their email address. I have also recently published a book on Patent Law and Practice that is useful for exam takers. may be addressed to eoffice@techlaw.in.

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EPO Decisions – The Not So Holy Grail?

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While there are many allegations about the depleting patent quality of EPO patents, the EPO has steadfastly maintained that it is considered the gold standard for patent quality. – The patent system needs complete searches and substantive examination for functioning well. In Avery Dennison Corporation v.

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Micro Entity Status: Qualifying to Reduce Patent Fees

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The USPTO has published extensive guidance on their website to help determine which entity status you or your business falls into. Applicants that fall under small entity status are generally applicable for a 50% discount on USPTO patent fees. Reduce your patent fees. Patent prosecution can be a substantial investment to some.