Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 14, 2022

Moritz Ammelburg and Peter Fasse examine the patentability requirements and prosecution schemes in the US and Europe and how applicants can prepare applications that will best serve their needs in both jurisdictions. Under the Paris Convention and the PCT, whoever files an application is called the applicant.

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Patent Prosecution Invention Inventor Patent 75

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

However, utility models can be more stable and enforceable than invention patents in certain circumstances when properly used. Often, international entities, especially in North America and Europe, where utility model systems are unavailable, underestimate the additional value added to their portfolio by utility models.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Invention Patent Application Art 52

SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The ratio set by them are so diverse that, in an adversarial proceeding such as patent prosecution or litigation, the opposite parties may pick their respective chosen or desired positions based on any of them, and no clear conclusion could be arrived at. 31, emphasis added].

Invention 98

Invention Patent Application Patent Patent Prosecution 98

More Than Your Mark

JULY 16, 2018

patents (other than design patents) issued from applications filed on or after June 8, 1995, is defined by the “twenty-year term,” which is subject to adjustment due to various factors: type of application (utility, design, plant); filing date of the application; issue (grant) date of the patent; benefit claims under 35 U.S.C.

Patent 40

Patent Design Patent Patent Law Designs 40