A missed patent deadline can become a serious problem. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has now made the consequences of a long delay more significant for certain petitions based ...
USPTO’s India Intellectual Property Rights Toolkit: What Businesses Need to Know Before Expanding into India
Entering a new international market creates opportunities for growth, but it also exposes a business’s intellectual property to new legal risks. Companies should understand how intellectual prop...
USPTO Changes Ex Parte Reexamination Procedure for Patent Owners
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced a procedural change that could affect how patent owners respond to ex parte reexamination requests. Under the new process, pate...
What’s Telling About the USPTO’s China IP Guide
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently released an updated guide on intellectual property in the People’s Republic of China. At first glance, it looks like just another gover...
Director Orders Patent Reexamination in Video Game Technology
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has ordered a reexamination of U.S. Patent No. 12,430,397 B2, a patent focused on video game technology. The outcome of which could affect inventors, devel...
USPTO Expands Track One Patent Program: What It Means for You
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has expanded its Track One prioritized examination program. Beginning this fiscal year, the number of accepted requests will rise from 15,000 to 2...
USPTO to Penalize False Small or Micro Entity Claims: What Patent Applicants Must Know
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a new enforcement policy. It will now fine applicants who claim false small or micro entity status. This could impact anyone who misrepresent...
New USPTO Discretionary Denial Process – What it Means for Your Patent Strategy
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has rolled out a new system that reshapes how patent challenges are reviewed. If your business holds patents or plans to challenge one, these changes matte...