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My Chat with the Board – “Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program”
- 08.03.2020
The “Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program” (“the Program”) became effective on July 2, 2020. I had a chat with the Board about the program last month and have reproduced my takeaways about the Program below. What is it: Under the Program, patent applicants can have their […]
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Assignment of Intellectual Property From Employee (“Assignor”) To Employer (“Assignee”)
- 07.28.2020
One of the most important assets of a business is its intellectual property (“IP”). As a business owner, you should make sure all your agreements include an IP clause protecting the IP that is generated by your company. This may include trademark, trade secrets, copyrights, […]
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USPTO Report: Increasing Participation of Women in the U.S. Innovation Ecosystem
- 07.21.2020
Today’s USPTO report provides insights into the participation of women in the U.S. innovation ecosystem. It specifically shows the women-inventor-rate is increasing in the U.S. It is wonderful to see that the partnership between the USPTO and the private sector and academia to increase diversity […]
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Patent Alert: USPTO announces Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program
- 07.01.2020
By: Babak Akhlaghi – The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) today announced plans for the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) to begin accepting petitions for expedited resolution of ex parte appeals. The “Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program” (“the Program”) becomes effective tomorrow, July […]
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Patent Alert: Revised Manual of Patent Examining Procedure
- 06.30.2020
By: Babak AkhlaghiJune 30, 2020 On June 30, the USPTO revised the ninth edition of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) to include updated information on patent examination relating to a number of issues, including subject matter eligibility and examination of computer-implemented functional claim […]
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How to Patent an Idea?
- 06.29.2020
By: Babak AkhlaghiJune 29, 2020 In this article, we will focus on how to patent an idea. The goal of the patent law is to promote progress of science. Its basis is found in the U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 8. Patent law encourages inventors […]
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COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program
- 05.19.2020
On May 18, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provided additional guidelines for using the COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program (“COVID-19 Program”) for COVID-19 related innovations. Under the COVID-19 Program, the USPTO will expedite the examination of up to 500 eligible patent […]
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Patent Applications Handbook, 2020 Edition
- 05.12.2020
The long wait is over! 2020 Edition of our Patent Applications Handbook is out. This handbook provides guidance for drafting and prosecuting patent applications. It emphasizes practice, not theory! It’s perfect for both novice and more seasoned patent practitioners. If nothing else, it can also […]
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Patent Alert: USPTO launches a web-based marketplace platform to enable commercialization of US issued patents
- 05.07.2020
On May 4, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched a web-based marketplace platform, Patents 4 Partnerships, to enable patent owners who wish to license their US issued patents to connect with companies and individuals who wish to license those patents. The […]
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Computer System Including Dedicated Hardware for Advertising Held Patent Ineligible
- 05.04.2020
On March 6, 2020 the US Court of Appeals upheld a USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board finding that a data delivery system including the allocation of dedicated hardware for targeted advertising did not constitute patent-eligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. §101. (Nos. 2018-2239, 2019-1000, […]
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