Month: October 2015
An Introduction to Intellectual Property Law
October 12, 2015
This presentation addresses common questions concerning intellectual property law, and explains why intellectual property (IP) is usually the most valuable asset for businesses. The presentation gives information about patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. It provides information about how to…
Read MoreBill McKenna Speaks with University of Dayton Engineering Students
October 7, 2015
On October 6, Bill McKenna spoke with engineering students completing their senior design projects as part of the engineering program at the University of Dayton. Bill’s talk covered a high level overview of intellectual property as well as an understanding…
Read MoreThe After-Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 (AFCP 2.0) and Quick Path IDS (QPIDS) Pilot Have Been Extended
October 6, 2015
The After-Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 (AFCP 2.0) and Quick Path IDS (QPIDS) pilot have been extended to September 30, 2016. AFCP 2.0 authorizes additional time for examiners to search and/or consider responses after final rejection. The QPIDS pilot program eliminates…
Read MoreUSPTO Announces Next Generation Trademark Manual of Identification and Classification of Goods and Services (IDM-NG)
October 1, 2015
The USPTO has announced the deployment of the Version 2.1 of the Next Generation Trademark Manual of Identification and Classification of Goods and Services (IDM-NG) available at tmidm.uspto.gov. The IDM-NG search system and results display have been updated to include…
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