Corrected Application Data Sheets
The Patent Office’s Corrected ADS web form is a helpful and easy way to fix mistakes in an application data sheet.
Notice of Non-Compliant Response in a Patent Application
A notice of non-compliant response is a notice that some technical error was made when submitting a document to the Patent Office.
Patent Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure
The Patent Office has begun offering education regarding how patent examiners, and the office generally, examines a patent application. The problem is that the program is only offered as a live, in-person experience.
Acquired Distinctiveness Requires Both Continuous and Exclusive Use of a Trademark
Long continuous use of a trademark is not always sufficient for showing it has acquired distinctiveness.
Ownership of Works Within the Scope of Employment
Ownership of copyright in a work generally vests in the author, but can change it within the scope of employment.
Late Payment Surcharges in Patent Application Filings
By filing a patent application late at night, you can delay the payment of filing fees for a brief time without incurring a late-payment surcharge.
Petitions to Make Special Based on Age
Petitions to make special can expedite the prosecution of a patent application.
Getting Patent Declarations Signed
A patent declaration must be signed at some point in the application process, but not necessarily with filing.
Trademarks in Patent Claims
A trademark can be used in a patent claim, but it is not usually recommended.
Patent Office Power Outage Shutdown
The Patent Office suffered a catastrophic power shutdown the week of Christmas 2015.