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10 Apr 2011, 9:59 pm
The program was initially announced as part of the Enhanced Examination Timing Control Initiative (or Three Track program) last June (see "USPTO Publishes Notice Regarding Enhanced Examination Timing Control Initiative"). [read post]
26 Sep 2008, 4:39 am
The addition of the EPO program makes a total of six active PPH programs (either permanent or pilot) in which the USPTO participates (including programs with Japanese, Canadian, Australian, Korean, and U.K. patent offices). [read post]
22 May 2012, 9:59 pm
Reg. 3748) earlier this year indicating that the Office had begun to collect information on independent second opinion genetic diagnostic testing where patents and exclusive licenses exist that cover primary genetic diagnostic tests (see "USPTO News Briefs," January 26, 2012). [read post]
12 Nov 2009, 9:03 pm
The USPTO intends for the Patents Ombudsman to be a dedicated resource that will interact with applicants and practitioners who have concerns about the progress of their applications. [read post]
7 Apr 2011, 10:00 am
USPTO) came to the Federal Circuit on Monday for oral argument, and after months of briefing and public comment the parties did not deviate from their well-established positions (with the possible exception of Solicitor General Neal Katyal, whose argument for the government has become even more extreme than it was in the Department of Justice's amicus brief; see "DOJ Tries to Be All Things to All Constituencies in Myriad Amicus Brief"). [read post]
31 Aug 2010, 9:52 pm
The initiative would, among other provisions, create three examination tracks: an accelerated examination track, a traditional examination track, and a delayed examination track (see "USPTO Director Announces New Examination Options"). [read post]
12 Jun 2008, 4:34 pm
Today's Federal Register brings with it two sets of proposed rule changes from the USPTO, both dealing with prosecution of trademark cases.The first, entitled "Changes in Requirements for Signature of Documents, Recognition of Representatives, and Establishing and Changing the Correspondence Address in Trademark Cases," addresses the requirements for powers of attorney and similar documents in trademark applications, and also requirements for applicants not… [read post]
22 Feb 2010, 9:59 pm
Patent and Trademark Office noted that the examiner "count system" changes announced on September 30, 2009 (see "USPTO Proposes Changes to Count System") have now gone into effect. [read post]
11 Jul 2009, 1:06 am
The USPTO, in turn, responded by dropping the rate of allowances, to make a showing about "patent quality" which in turn impacted USPTO patent economics. [read post]
12 Nov 2010, 1:30 pm
Track 3 would allow non-continuing applications that are first filed at the USPTO up to 30 months from the priority date to decide whether to request examination. [read post]
24 Jan 2022, 12:36 pm
Blog by Drew Hirshfeld, Performing the Functions and Duties of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO In response to a January 2021 Executive Order (EO) on economic relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, we established an Economic Relief Working Group (ERWG) comprised of individuals from across the USPTO to identify and develop programs and strategies to fulfill the goals of the EO – specifically, “to provide the… [read post]
24 Jan 2022, 1:48 pm
Currently, the USPTO applies a “compact prosecution approach” in examining patent applications. [read post]
24 Jan 2022, 1:48 pm
Currently, the USPTO applies a “compact prosecution approach” in examining patent applications. [read post]
27 Aug 2013, 4:15 am
Congress & USPTO Prepare for Busy Fall Season As Congress turns back to patent reform efforts in the Fall there will also be a fair amount of activity at the USPTO. [read post]
18 Jan 2017, 8:48 am
The USPTO only houses a handful of political appointees – Director (Michelle Lee), Deputy Director (Russ Slifer), Chief of Staff (Vikrum Aiyer); and a couple more senior advisors including the Chief Communications Officer (Patrick Ross). [read post]
26 Jun 2008, 2:35 pm
As noted within the June 18, 2008 Federal Register, the USPTO is proposing a PCT fee increase "to recover the estimated average cost to the Office of processing PCT international applications and preparing international search reports and written opinions for PCT international applications. [read post]
31 Oct 2007, 12:25 pm
Tafas in the Tafas/Glaxo USPTO litigation, filed an opposition to the USPTO’s motion to dismiss Dr. [read post]
23 Oct 2019, 8:49 am
According to the USPTO, the change is intended to “maintain the accuracy and integrity” of the USPTO’s trademark registers. [read post]
21 Oct 2010, 12:52 pm
Following the review period, the prior art is then sent to the USPTO for consideration during prosecution. [read post]
22 Oct 2010, 2:07 pm
Special Guest Blog by USPTO Deputy Director Sharon Barner Director Kappos and I are pleased to announce the release of the final version of the USPTO 2010-2015 Strategic Plan at www.uspto.gov/strategicplan2010. [read post]
