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: Justin K. Murray, Jeffrey S. Whittle.

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Bilski decision keeps innovation engines humming *

USA - July 7 2010
Innovators should keep engines humming uninhibited based on the recent Bilski ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States.

Co-authors: Michael R. Samardzija, Ph.D., Jeffrey S. Whittle, Albert B. Kimball Jr., Michael L. Raspino, Jay Yates.

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All aboard! Accelerated examination plan gets expansion and extension *

USA - May 26 2010
The director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), David Kappos, appears to have listened to feedback from large entities wanting to take advantage of the Project Exchange program ("Program").

Co-authors: Justin K. Murray, Jeffrey S. Whittle, Israel Garcia, Jr..

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Patent Office jumps into social media with both feet *

USA - May 25 2010
The United States Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") recently jumped into the social media craze with both feet by its launch of a new initiative to further advance the PTO's strategic priority of enhancing relations with its stakeholders.

Co-authors: Jeffrey S. Whittle, Michael L. Raspino.

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Patent Office Ombudsman to the rescue! *

USA - April 29 2010
Director David Kappos of the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") initiates more changes to the patent system with the PTO's launch of the new Ombudsman pilot program on April 6, 2010.

Co-authors: Kimberly L. Brown, Jeffrey S. Whittle, Jim Bradley, Constance Gall Rhebergen.

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