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More »USPTO Extends After Final Consideration Pilot Program
The USPTO has announced that it will extend the After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 (AFCP) Program through September 30, 2015. The program was previously scheduled […]
Circuit Split re: Patent Term Adjustment
35 U.S.C. § 154(b) allows for extension of patent term for design and utility patents filed after May 29, 2000. The statute provides for patent […]
Jeremy Gustrowsky Presents on Copyright Issues Related to Software and Websites
Jeremy Gustrowsky has prepared a presentation regarding copyright issues related to software and websites. The presentation includes a discussion on what is protectable and how […]
January 2013 Patent Prosecution Group Luncheon
Patent topics covered in this month’s prosecution group luncheon include: a discussion on the PTO’s request of comments regarding improving patent quality, technical amendments to […]
January 2013 Trademark Prosecution Group Luncheon
Trademark topics covered in this month’s prosecution group luncheon include: updates to the Nice Agreement 10th edition, a review of comments regarding amending the first […]
Joshua P. Astin
Associate
Education
- Indiana University
M.S., Biotechnology - Indiana University Maurer School of Law
J.D. - University of Utah
B.A., Biology
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Patent Bar
- Indiana
Professional Associations and Experience
Indiana State Bar Association
Indianapolis Bar Association (Leadership Development Academy)
Publications, Presentations and Speaking Engagements
DOUBLE CHECK! Surveillance of Occasional Serine and Metallo-carbapenemases in Enterobacteriaceae from Indiana Health Care Centers, Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC), Abstract Accepted Sept. 2011. co-author.
Personal
When out of the office, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and their two sons. He can be found coaching basketball, hiking or losing golf balls. He is also fluent in Portuguese.