プレアピールの効果的な使い方
プレアピール・ブリーフ・レビュー・リクエスト（Pre-Appeal Brief Request for Review）試行プログラムが開始されてから、もうすぐ16年になります。出願人の皆様は、このプログラムの効果的な活用方法をご存じかと思いますが、使い方を忘れてしまった、という方もいるかもしれませんので、ここに説明します。
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Effective Pre-Appeal Use
The Pre-Appeal Brief Request for Review program is about to celebrate its sweet sixteenth birthday. This celebration should suggest Applicants already know how to use… Read More »Effective Pre-Appeal Use
A “Narrative” Narrative
USPTO Examiners sometimes reject claims in translated patent applications with a “blanket” indefiniteness rejection, rather than detailing specific issues in particular claims. Such a rejection… Read More »A “Narrative” Narrative
Recasting Nonanalogous Art Arguments
When searching claims, an Examiner might begin with a primary reference showing the state of the art prior to Applicant’s invention. Of course, the reference… Read More »Recasting Nonanalogous Art Arguments
Missing Parts Strategy
Unlike some jurisdictions, the United States does not require patent applicants to formally request examination. Instead, the USTPO simply considers the application in due course.… Read More »Missing Parts Strategy