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…
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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…
Tips to Avoid Reductions to PTA When Citing Documents from Foreign Office Actions
Patent term adjustment (PTA) is awarded by the USPTO to extend the term of patents to account for delays due…
Don’t Let Excess Claims Fees Break the Bank
While the expense of preparing and filing an international patent application can be substantial, the costs for nationalization of those…
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…