Tag Archives: first-to-file

USPTO to Implement New Patent Quality Process

Posted by Lu-Enstad on Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012 @ 12:24 PM

Recently, the USPTO published the newest rule to be implemented under the America Invents Act, a bill signed into law last September with the purpose of creating a more efficient and streamlined patent system.  The new derivation proceeding ensures that … Continue reading →

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Friday Foreign Filing Roundup

Posted by Lu-Enstad on Friday, Aug 3, 2012 @ 11:06 AM

Hello all! Take a look at the foreign filing/patenting news from the week of July 30th:  The USPTO is continuing to extend PPH programs at a steady pace, with Colombia and Israel among the most recent countries to join. The … Continue reading →

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USPTO Published Proposed Rules Regarding First-To-File System

Posted by Jeff Shieh on Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012 @ 03:43 PM

On July 26th, 2012, the United States Patent and Trademark Office released the proposed set of rules which would govern the implementation of the “first inventor to file” provision of the America Invents Act. Currently, the United States is the … Continue reading →

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Friday Foreign Filing Roundup

Posted by Lu-Enstad on Friday, Jul 27, 2012 @ 05:06 PM

Hey everyone! Here’s what we found in the way of foreign filing/patenting news for the week of July 23rd: More on the America Invents Act: Check out the USPTO’s  latest proposal to implement the “first-inventor-to-file” provision. The UKIPO has extended … Continue reading →

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Friday Foreign Filing Roundup

Posted by Lu-Enstad on Friday, May 4, 2012 @ 11:20 AM

Hi to everyone! Here’s a look at the foreign filing/patenting news for the first week of May: In an effort to improve the international patenting process, EPO and WIPO sign a “first of its kind” 3-year agreement establishing work plans … Continue reading →

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Friday Foreign Filing Roundup

Posted by Lu-Enstad on Friday, Mar 30, 2012 @ 01:50 PM

Hello to everyone! Take a look at the latest foreign filing/patent law news for the last week of March: On the America Invents Act (AIA): How the “first-to-file” system will benefit your company. Who’s number one? Take a look at … Continue reading →

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