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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
Josh is a registered patent attorney. His practice is focused on preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Josh has Master's Degree in Biotechnology from Indiana University, which he earned concurrently with his law degree. Josh studied Biology at the University of Utah, with minors in Chemistry and Economics, and a focus on Human Anatomy. Prior to becoming a patent attorney, Josh was a laboratory technician at a medical reference laboratory.
Education
- University of Utah
B.A. Biology, 2008 - Indiana University
M.S., Biotechnology, 2012 - Indiana University Maurer School of Law
J.D., 2012
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Patent Bar, 2011
- Indiana, 2012