USPTO issues two precedential decisions on inter partes review and prior art
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC” or “Federal Circuit”) recently issued two precedential decisions on…
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USPTO releases report about role of women in the patent system
On October 31, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) released the SUCCESS report, focusing on the participation…
New Chapter in the Fight for U.S. Patent Rights to CRISPR Technology – Second Interference Underway
Researchers from University of California, Berkeley (and related parties) and The Broad Institute, Inc. (and related parties) continue to battle…
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 Environment, Energy, and Countering Terrorism
Previously, we wrote about making an application special to speed up patent prosecution based on an inventor’s age. 37 CFR…
USPTO Extends AFCP 2.0
The USPTO has announced that the After Final Consideration Pilot (AFCP) 2.0 program will be extended until September 30, 2020. This…