Utility and Design Patent Issuances Up in 2017
More utility and design patents were issued in 2018 than in 2017.
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Making Corrections to an International Patent Application under PCT Rule 91
How To Make Minor Corrections to a PCT International Application
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Prompt Information Disclosure Statements
An IDS is often submitted with the initial filing of a patent application; it will disclose a list of patents, patent application publications, and other documents relevant to patentability.
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US Patent Application Filings Under the Paris Convention
When an applicant files a US patent application with a foreign priority claim, a copy of the foreign priority application must be submitted to the US Patent Office.
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What is a Notice of Allowance in a Patent Application?
A notice of allowance indicates the claims of a patent are allowable and ready to issue in a patent grant.
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Top Reasons a Patent Application Gets Rejected
Patent applications are frequently rejected for a few main reasons: novelty, obviousness, or issues with the specification or drawings.
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Information Disclosure Statements in Continuing Patent Applications
Continuing patent applications do not always require the submission of a new Information Disclosure Statement
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Bicycle Saddle Patent Litigation
An Australian patent holder is continuing to sue companies around the world on a split saddle design for bicycle seats.
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Patent Examiners Mostly Accurate in Time
The Office of Inspector General recently found that while most patent examiners are truthful in reporting their hours worked, some have been compensated – at high cost – for hours they have not.
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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.