New USPTO patent regulations may foster more litigation
One of the goals of the America Invents Act (AIA) was to cut down on the number of patent litigation cases being filed. But recently released regulations by the USPTO may do just the opposite. Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this post
Will patent reform serve to attract the capital required to improve IP values and stimulate innovation?
Glenn D. Sacks, CPA, of Marks Paneth & Shron LLP, writes the changes in patent law being ushered in by America Invents Act will work to increase the value of patent portfolios and create a system which spawns and nourishes innovation. Here’s how he sees it working: Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via [...]
Patent reform will put a budget strain on university technology transfer offices
In an interview in Newlogic, Inc, Melba Kurman, president of Triple Helix Innovation, stated America Invents Act’s world-conforming “first-to-file” change will significantly impact the technology transfer processes and budgets in most universities. Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this post
USPTO reports on the first three months of “fast tracking”
With patent reform came a resumption of the Track I Prioritized Patent Examination Program. For $4,800, an applicant for a patent can by-pass the long queue and secure “priority” examination, having their application processed to completion within 12 months (without further required submissions). Theoretically the process does not improve the likelihood of a patent grant. [...]
USPTO seeking comments on American Invents Act
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has made three proposed changes to the rules of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA), which changes the U.S. patent system from a first-to-invent to a first-to-file system. (Search AIA at ipvalue-site.com). The agency is seeking comments on the changes, notes Travis Stanford of courthouse news.com. Public comment is due [...]
USPTO publishes new rules of practice in ex parte appeals to address backlog
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has amended the rules governing practice before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (Board or BPAI) in ex parte patent appeals. Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this post
USPTO moving to improve collection of patent assignment data
In a positive move for analysts and patent owners alike, the USPTO is considering developing a more complete record of assigned patents and applications. Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this post
USPTO publishes the revised Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure
The Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure – 8th Edition (TMEP) is published to provide trademark examining attorneys in the USPTO, trademark applicants, and attorneys and representatives for trademark applicants with a reference work on the practices and procedures relative to prosecution of applications to register marks in the USPTO. The Manual contains guidelines for Examining [...]
Website launched on Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
The EPO and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) have launched a website on the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC), a joint project aimed at developing a classification scheme for inventions that will be used by both offices. The website, www.cpcinfo.org, contains detailed information about the new classification scheme and the project’s progress for [...]
Slide-to-unlock is a function now patented by Apple
On Tuesday morning, Patent #8,046,721, referred to as “slide-to-unlock,” was granted to Apple. The feature was part of the original iPhone, and Steve Jobs rolled it out to the world in January of 2007. 9TO5Mac reports there is prior art, but the USPTO found differences. In addition, it appears Apple brought a Trade Dress action [...]
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