Seriously, Bro
Frequently, an Applicant will amend an independent claim based on a feature from a dependent claim. The next Office communication seems to consider more thoroughly… Read More »Seriously, Bro
April 2021
Disclosing IDSes
One of our more popular blog posts concerns Information Disclosure Statements (IDSes). Meanwhile, a recurring topic at Takumi Legal Community relates to providing relevant information… Read More »Disclosing IDSes
Nodal, Session 3, Follow-Up
Nodal, Session 3, considered the rejection under 35 USC 101 in PTAB Appeal No. 2020-006023. Viewers will know we recommended amending Claim 1 to incorporate… Read More »Nodal, Session 3, Follow-Up
What Counts
USPTO Examiners are evaluated partially on their production. This production is largely determined by the count system. The count system is not discussed in the… Read More »What Counts
On Burden-Shifting
During our US Prosecution Study Group, Session 20, we discussed shifting the burden back to the Examiner. On the other hand, we privately considered problems… Read More »On Burden-Shifting