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JD Supra · 9d

USPTO Announces Changes to Patent Issue Timelines and Design Application Examinations

This week, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) made two announcements of interest to patent holders and practitioners as part
Law.com · 1d

Writing Strong Antibody Claims: Avoiding or Addressing USPTO Rejections for Written Description and Enablement

Many patent applicants currently face difficulty in obtaining antibody claims because of written description and enablement rejections under 35 U.S.C. §112(a). The USPTO routinely rejects claims as too broad.
VoxelMatters · 12d

USPTO to suspend expedited examination of design applications

Learn how the USPTO's new regulations impact design patent applications and expedite examination processes starting April 2025.
Managing Intellectual Property · 10d

Firms weigh alternatives amid fast-track design patent suspension

Firms will steer clients towards other ways of getting quicker examinations, but fear the ramifications of the USPTO’s decision
IPWatchdog · 10d

New USPTO Group to Crack Down on Threats to U.S. Patent System

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Wednesday announced a new working group dedicated to broadening the Office’s efforts to mitigate common threats to the U.S. patent system.
Icon for ipwatchdog.comIPWatchdog · Nov 1, 2022

The Invent + Patent System™ – Do It Yourself Provisional Patent Drafting Made Easy – Just $199*

(We will not file the application on your behalf, and filing fees payable directly to the USPTO will apply). The Invent + Patent System™ was significantly updated during in the first quarter of ...
VoxelMatters · 9d

How USPTO is mitigating threats to the patent system

Explore the USPTO and patent system's role in protecting intellectual property and fostering innovation and economic growth.
JD Supra · 10d

USPTO Efforts at Modernity Speeds Patent Issuance

On May 13, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will expedite Issue Dates for patents. This will reduce the average time from
Icon for www.investopedia.comInvestopedia · Jun 10, 2024

What Is a Patent in Simple Terms? With Examples

Design patents are granted for 14 or 15 years depending on when they're filed. Most U.S. patents are valid for 20 years from the date the application was filed with the USPTO. There are ...
Icon for techcrunch.comTechCrunch · 16d

Inventex founder, an engineer for Coinbase at 14, wants to revolutionize patent applications with AI

Ruskin, now 26, says Inventex wants to ease the process of preparing and filing patent applications by using ... by its customers such as code, design documents, and technical specifications.