Withdrawal of International Application under Rule 90bis.1
Rule 90bis.1 provides an avenue for recourse if an applicant wishes to withdraw a filed international application in order to…
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Automatic Interview Request (AIR): USPTO Web Tool Streamlines Interview Scheduling
The USPTO encourages Applicants to engage with Patent Examiners using Interview Practice. According to the USPTO website, “Interviews provide an…
Accelerating U.S. Patent Examination Based on Inventor Age
Navigating the USPTO Examination Backlog With a backlog of over 500,000 unexamined patent applications at the United States Patent and…
Nonpublication Requests of U.S. Patent Applications: Proceed With Caution
Most U.S. utility1 patent applications are published after expiration of a period 18 months from the earliest filing date. However, in…
Entity Status in Patent Applications
When a patent application is filed, as well as during prosecution, the type of entity which the applicant claims determines…
Tips for Preparing Compliant Drawings in U.S. Patent Applications
An important aspect of many patent applications is the drawings/ figures. Often overlooked in preparing the drawings are the USPTO…