What Happens to Your Patents and Trademarks if the USPTO Shuts Down on October 1, 2023?
Introduction There is a potential for a U.S. federal government shutdown on October 1, 2023, in view of the ongoing discussions… Read More
Category: Patents
U.S Patent Office Increased Government Fees: How to avoid or minimize this increase?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) adjusted patent fees affecting all facets of patent practice, as published in… Read More
Driving Revenue and Deal Flow Through an Intelligent IP Strategy: Strategies for Smaller and Early-Stage Life Science Companies. Part I: Creation of the Intellectual Property
For the life science industry, patents are more than just tools for restricting the commercial activities of direct competitors. Patents… Read More
Update II: Director Of Patent And Trademark Office Extends Certain Patent And Trademark-Related Document And Fee Deadlines For Third Time To July 1, 2020
On May 27, 2020, for the third time, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) extended the time to… Read More
USPTO Announces Prioritized Examination Pilot Program For Qualifying COVID-19 Related Applications
On May 8, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) announced its new COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program… Read More
Supreme Court Decision Resolves Technical Patent Issue But Hints at Looming Separation of Powers Questions
As often happens in patent cases, a “small potatoes” legal issue can lead to a change in law that will… Read More
Supreme Court Says America Invents Act Bars Patents for “Secret Sales” More Than One Year Prior to Application
In a unanimous decision, the United States Supreme Court has held that inventors are barred from obtaining patents on inventions… Read More
