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
Petitions
Responses to 105s
Under 37 CFR 1.105, an Examiner at the US Patent and Trademark Office may require the Applicant submit “such information as may be reasonably necessary… Read More »Responses to 105s
Restriction Petition
USPTO Examiners sometimes issue restriction and election requirements to focus examination on particular figures and/or embodiments. As a result, some of the Applicants’ disclosed subject… Read More »Restriction Petition
Post-Allowance 182 Petitions for Terminal Disclaimers
Two weeks ago, we began considering the USPTO’s policy change regarding the holding of a double patenting rejection in abeyance. This change might result in… Read More »Post-Allowance 182 Petitions for Terminal Disclaimers