Patent fast lanes now open despite holiday rush! *

USA - December 27 2011
The Patent community should celebrate as the U.S. Patent Office has sent a wonderful holiday present to finish out the year.

Co-authors: Michael D. Pegues, Jeffrey S. Whittle, Keith R. Derrington, Constance Gall Rhebergen, Jeffrey B. Swartz.

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Budget crisis derails the PTO fast track *

USA - April 27 2011
Due to a $300 million shortfall in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office's (Patent Office) 2011 fiscal year budget, the Patent Office's fast track train has been officially derailed.

Co-authors: Jeffrey S. Whittle.

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Free market economists rejoice - Kappos moves PTO train to the fast track *

USA - April 6 2011
In an unprecedented move that is sure to please free market economists, Director David Kappos positions the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office ("Patent Office") train solidly on the fast track path for patent examination, thereby allowing patent applicants more control over the timing of their application's examination simply with payment of an increased fee.

Co-authors: Jeffrey S. Whittle.

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Kappos opts for fast track examination over 3-track - for now *

USA - February 16 2011
Director David Kappos continues to shake up past procedures at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office ("Patent Office") in an effort to give applicants greater control over the length of duration of the patent examination process, as well as cut down on the current backlog of applications.

Co-authors: Jeffrey S. Whittle, Michael F. Hay.

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Director Kappos gives early holiday present to patent owners of "green technology" *

USA - November 22 2010
Green technology patent owners will have something extra to be thankful for this coming holiday season.

Co-authors: Jeffrey S. Whittle, Keith R. Derrington, Ashley L. Kirk, Israel Garcia, Jr..

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