Learn about Patents and Trademarks March 23 in Indianapolis

On March 23, 2017, there will be a free program at the Indianapolis Public Library (Central Library) on the Gender Gap in Patents followed by an educational training session to learn the basics about patents and the trademarks and what…

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USPTO to Roll Out Glossary Pilot Program

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has announced the initiation of a pilot program to study the effectiveness of glossaries in specifications of US patent applications. The program is part of an overall White House initiative aimed at improving…

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USPTO Implements Final First-Inventor-to-File Rules Effective March 16

The USPTO recently published final rules implementing the first-inventor-to-file provisions of the America Invents Act (AIA) that take effect on March 16, 2013.  The full text of the new rules is available here.  The USPTO also published examination guidelines accompanying…

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How to Speed Up Issuance of a Patent at the United States Patent and Trademark Office

While obtaining a patent can be a rather lengthy process, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) does in fact provide a number of tools and procedures for speeding up prosecution of a patent application. Potential procedures for speeding up prosecution…

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USPTO Announces Plan For First Ever Satellite Patent Office In Detroit

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced its plan to open the first-ever USPTO satellite office in Detroit, Michigan.  While the specific location and anticipated opening date will be announced in the coming months, the Detroit satellite…

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USPTO Begins Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program with Russian Patent Office (ROSPATENT)

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is participating in a one-year patent prosecution highway pilot program with the Russian Patent Office.  The pilot program will last for one year beginning on September 1, 2010.  Under the Patent Prosecution…

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Trademark Office Consistency Program Extended

After assessing the Trademark Consistency Initiative Pilot Program, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has decided to extend and expand the program.  The USPTO is expanding the parameters of the program so that a Request for Consistency Review…

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USPTO Funding Bill Becomes Public Law

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) was successful in its lobbying efforts to get an important funding bill (H.R. 5874) passed by Congress and signed by the President.    The legislation allows the USPTO to increase its spending authority…

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