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Category: Patent Office Rules & Procedures
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By Donald Zuhn — On August 21, 2007, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published new rules concerning continuation and claims practice that will undoubtedly have a profound effect on the way patent attorneys and agents prosecute applications before the Patent Office. In view of the 128-page Federal Register notice regarding the new…
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An Analysis of the New Rules: 37 C.F.R. § 1.78(d)(1): Claims for Benefit of Prior-Filed Applications
By Donald Zuhn — On August 21, 2007, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published new rules concerning continuation and claims practice that will undoubtedly have a profound effect on the way patent attorneys and agents prosecute applications before the Patent Office. In view of the 128-page Federal Register notice regarding the new…
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Tafas v. Dudas, No. 07CV846 (E.D. Va.) (filed Aug. 22, 2007) By Robert Dailey — Dr. Triantafyllos Tafas, a Connecticut inventor, has asked a Federal District Court to prevent the PTO’s new continuation rules from taking effect. Tafas is the named inventor on 18 pending patent applications, and asserts that he will suffer…
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By Christopher P. Singer — On Thursday, August 23, 2007, the USPTO held a webcast to discuss the changes to the rules relating to claims and continuation practice. The presentation was recorded and is available for viewing until February 1, 2008. The presentation can be viewed, without any password, here. The new rules…
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Guest Post by Simon J. Elliott and Courtenay C. Brinckerhoff — On August 21, 2007, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) released final rules limiting a patent applicant’s opportunities to pursue patent protection for a given invention. The PTO rules do this by restricting the number of patent applications that can be…
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By Christopher P. Singer — The USPTO sent out an e-commerce alert by e-mail on August 28, 2007. The alert provided information regarding a number of topics: (1) Enhancements to Private PAIR (7.1): The new version of Private PAIR is set to launch on August 31, 2007. More information about these enhancements can…
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By Donald Zuhn — Last Wednesday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published a notice in the Federal Register announcing that, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 41(f), the Office will be adjusting patent fees to reflect fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The new fees will become effective on September 30, 2007. …
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By Donald Zuhn — On August 20, 2007, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced that patent examiners, other Office employees, and contractors under the Commissioner of Patents may begin using an S-signature (i.e., an electronic signature) to sign papers related to applications, patents, or reexamination proceedings. The requirements for using an S-signature…
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By Donald Zuhn — Last Tuesday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published new rules concerning continuation and claims practice that will undoubtedly have a profound effect on the way patent attorneys and agents prosecute applications before the Patent Office. In view of the 128-page Federal Register notice regarding the new rules, the…
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The biotechnology, chemical, and pharmaceuticals technology groups at the U.S. Patent Office will hold their quarterly customer partnership meeting on September 12, 2007. While the stated purpose of the meeting was merely to encourage dialog between practitioners, patent applicants, and the Office – and not to announce USPTO policy – the discussions may provide a…
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