Nodal, Session 13, Follow-Up
During Nodal, Session 13, we did not discuss the substance of the Office Action. We since have received a question about the Office Action. Further,… Read More »Nodal, Session 13, Follow-Up
Continuations
First Action Finals in Continuations
A few weeks ago, we were asked about the June 2020 changes to MPEP 706.07(b). That section relates to the situations in which the first… Read More »First Action Finals in Continuations
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
Love Letters
Applicants sometimes file letters with continuation (“child”) applications. We briefly touched on this topic in August. Back then, we mentioned the Applicant in Hakim v.… Read More »Love Letters
Rescinding Errors
The best way to address errors in patent prosecution is to not make them. But what happens when mistakes inevitably occur? This question was most… Read More »Rescinding Errors