Tag: Patent applications
Navigating the New Era of Continuing Application Practice: Managing Risk and Fees
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently introduced a new rule regarding terminal disclaimers (TD) in patents to address obviousness-type double patenting (ODP) rejections. This rule requires Applicants to assert that...
Efficient Patent Prosecution Strategies Under Brazil’s New Appellate Stage Guidelines
Brazil has recently implemented new appellate stage guidelines that will have a significant impact on the patent application process. These changes are designed to streamline the examination process and reduce the time it takes...
Addressing the USPTO’s Inherited Backlog: A Critical Look at the Patent System
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is currently facing a significant backlog of patent and trademark applications, with a total of 785,387 unexamined applications. This backlog has been attributed to various factors, including...
Enhancing the US Patent System: Backing USPTO Staff for Success
The US patent system has faced criticism for many years, with some blaming patents for issues like patent litigation abuse and high drug prices. However, there is little evidence to support these claims. In...
Prosecution Laches: Impact on Continuations in Intellectual Property
Last week, the annual patent portfolio management program was held, focusing on the importance of continuations in growing and maintaining a patent portfolio for companies. While the topic of prosecution laches may seem mundane...
China’s Patent Landscape in 2024: Current Trends and Future Outlook
In 2024, China made significant changes to its patent laws and practices with the release of revised regulations and guidelines. These adjustments aimed to enhance patent quality, increase examination efficiency, and strengthen patent protection....
USPTO Mid-Year Review 2024: Updates and Expectations for the Second Half
The first half of 2024 has been a busy time for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), with the introduction of five different notices of proposed rulemaking. While the first three proposed...
The main target and focus of the article is discussing the impact of AI...
The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on patent eligibility has become a crucial issue in recent times. The current body of U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit case law and U.S. Patent...