The Name Game
We received a request to discuss the titles and names used by Examiners, attorneys, and guests during interviews at the USPTO. It’s an area in… Read More »The Name Game
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Budgeting Maintenance Fees
We frequently are asked by in-house counsel about budgeting for development and maintenance of their US patent portfolio. At least among US Applicants, these portfolio… Read More »Budgeting Maintenance Fees
Preamble On
It is well-established, “No litmus test defines when a preamble limits claim scope.” Catalina Mktg. Int’l v. Coolsavings.com, Inc., 289 F.3d 801, 808 (Fed. Cir.… Read More »Preamble On
The Inherency Two-Step
Non-US practitioners often ask us questions about inherency. So, let’s discuss why American patent practitioners and USPTO Examiners might frequently refer to inherency. Inherency occurs… Read More »The Inherency Two-Step
Examiner Experience Levels
We frequently receive questions regarding the experience levels of Examiners. How can an Applicant know the seniority of the Examiner examining their case? First, it… Read More »Examiner Experience Levels
DSMER Thoughts
The USPTO recently began its Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility Response (DSMER) program. The program is scheduled to conclude July 30, 2022. The program might have… Read More »DSMER Thoughts
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
Requisite PPH Documents
We recently received a question about the documents necessary for entering an application into the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program at the USPTO. As a… Read More »Requisite PPH Documents
Exemplary Petition Practice
Petitions efficiently address procedural issues at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In this regard, petitions differ from appeals, which are the proper (if… Read More »Exemplary Petition Practice
On Track with Track One
In a previous post, we discussed the USPTO’s Track One prioritized examination program. Let’s take a closer look. The Track One program allows Applicants desiring… Read More »On Track with Track One