Patent filing strategies in view of the America Invents Act *

USA - January 28 2013
Since the passage of the America Invents Act (AIA) in September 2011, many of its provisions (such as prior-user rights, false-marking provisions…

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Patent eligible subject matter: USPTO issues interim guidance post-Prometheus *

USA - August 8 2012
On July 3, 2012, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a memorandum setting forth its interim procedures for examination of process claims involving so-called “laws of nature.”

Co-authors: John D. Lopinski , Jordan L. Walbesser.

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U.S. Track I prioritized patent examination in effect *

USA - November 4 2011
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has implemented a Track I prioritized examination program to provide innovators a new, more responsive option to pursue patent protection.

Co-authors: Jordan L. Walbesser.

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Passage of the America Invents Act brings sweeping changes to U.S. patent system *

USA - September 21 2011
On September 8, 2011, the U.S. Senate passed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, which was signed into law by President Obama on September 16, 2011.

Co-authors: Alfonzo I. Cutaia, Jordan L. Walbesser.

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Patent and Trademark Office proposes revised duty-to-disclose standard *

USA - August 26 2011
Inequitable conduct is found where a patent applicant breaches his or her duty of candor and good faith to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) while applying for a patent.

Co-authors: Charles S. Rauch.

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