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Private PAIR Tool Released for Downloading PAIR Documents (Beta)
A beta version of PAIRHunter was released on March 26, 2012. PAIRHunter is a software program developed by Neustel Software, Inc. that will save your patent law firm significant amounts of time in...
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After Final Consideration Pilot (AFCP)
The USPTO announced today the creation of the After Final Consideration Pilot (AFCP) which will provide for amendment of some patent applications after a Final Office Action has been received. Prior...
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U.S. Patent Law Changes for Corporate Entities
Effective September 16, 2012 under the AIA, the following important changes take effect for corporate entities applying for patent protection: Allowed to be “Patent Applicant”. Corporate entities can...
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Third-Parties Can Now Submit Prior Art Documents to USPTO
Effective September 16, 2012 under the AIA, third-parties can now submit prior art documents for a pending patent application at the USPTO. 35 U.S.C. 122(e) specifies the following for third-party...
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7 Provisions of America Invents Act (AIA) Implemented Today
Seven provisions of the AIA and USPTO implementing final rules for these provisions went into effect on September 16, 2012: Inventor’s oath or declaration; Preissuance submissions; Supplemental...
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New Patent Fees – Effective October 5, 2012
The USPTO has announced the new patent and trademark fee schedule effective October 5, 2012. Below is a listing of common USPTO patent fees currently being paid and the fees effective October 5, 2012....
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USPTO – Warning About Third-Party Solicitations
The USPTO has an excellent page that informs the public about non-USPTO solicitations that may resemble official USPTO communications. You can view the USPTO’s warning page at...
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America Invents Act – AIA
On September 16, 2011, the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) became law and significantly changed the U.S. patent system. The AIA not only changes the patentability standards for patent...
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Virtual Patent Markings
Under the AIA, patent owners may now “virtually mark” their products with a patent notice by affixing to the patented article the word “Patent” (or abbreviated to “Pat.”) followed by the URL address of...
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After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 (AFCP 2.0)
The USPTO announced the updated After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 which expands the abilities of patent applicants to work with USPTO Examiners after a Final Office Action has been received. To...
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