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McDermott Will & Emery

New PTO Guidance: Use KSR Flexible Approach to Obviousness

On February 27, 2024, the US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) published updated guidance for examiners on how to make a proper determination of obviousness. The guidance expands upon and reinforces the legal framework for...more

Snell & Wilmer

Proper Prosecution of a U.S. Utility Patent Application

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I. Introduction. “Prosecution” of a patent application is the process by which an application moves through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) after being filed. Prosecution is often a more lengthy and...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Arguing Definitions in Patent Prosecution

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Claim terms are given a broadest reasonable interpretation (BRI) consistent with the specification, ideally. Occasionally, a USPTO examiner interprets a claim term in a manner different from what the applicant in a patent...more

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

Patent Quality Chat: How Is A USPTO Examiner’s Work Product Reviewed?

In patent prosecution, the feedback loop between interested parties including patent prosecutors, inventors, and in-house counsel helps to provide the best patent applications and office action responses for a high quality...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

3 Tips For Thinking Like An Examiner To Maximize Your Consumer Products Patent's Shelf Life

Due to the relatively short shelf life for some consumer products, it can be important to quickly obtain patent protection for such products. Obtaining patent protection early in the life of such products can help inventors...more

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

Why You Should Use the USPTO’s Automated Interview Request (AIR) Form

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has launched a new Automated Interview Request (AIR) Form that allows practitioners to submit an online request for an interview with an examiner. The online form allows...more

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