Patents & Trademarks Questions for prosecution
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In Patent Process - updated on 1/28/2001
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
In a nutshell, we have an auto part that is very similar to one that was patented in 1997. The patent maint fee was not paid in 4/07 and is considered abandoned at this time. We have no idea if o... Read More  Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
I am currently working on a small project to generate a patent prosecution flowchart on China, Japan and South Korean patent application procedure. A good US patent prosecution flowchart can be found here: Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Have a question and I think I am missing something. Client files application containing claims directed to a portion of the spec. Has a good deal more in the spec. Is it advisable to file a ... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
OK, I'm trying to make sense as to whether the Examiner was compliant with the MPEP in this case. Here's what happened. I filed a 1.111 response amending the claims - essentia... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
I have filed in my appeal brief and out of the blue the examiner says he will re-open prosecution with more or less the same rejection save for newly added 101 which was not there before. He has given me 3 m... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
I am currently preparing a PCT filing of my application. My funding, however, is running low and I can only get so much from my attorney. While the section of the claims is of course the most impor... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Assuming someone understands the basic mechanics of patent law and writting claim language, what are some substantive issues to take into consideration? In other words, excluding things like defining a... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
does anyone have any recommendations for any software that would assist in patent prosecution? i only heard of lexis patentoptimizer and iclaim, but i dont know of anyone using them. anyone have ... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Here is the scenario. I file a parent application. Latter I add claims to the parent and get a 112 rejection based on a lack of support in the parent. I unsuccessfully argue that the claims... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Hello, I've written and prosecuted a patent application pro se. The PTO has issued a 2nd, final, OA that rejects all claims as obvious. At this point, I feel I have exhausted my ability, as an... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
All, I have an OA where the examiner forgot to address a dependent claim. Should I bring it up, or otherwise address it? Thanks, Jim. Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Firstly, I am wondering whether this is a normal prosecution pattern. My application has gone through 1 CPA, 2 RCE and when it came to appeal, I submitted a pre-conference thing which resulted in reope... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Hello, I'm an individual inventor attempting to prosecute my own RPA. There are plenty of examples showing how to write a patent (in the form of published patents and patent applications), but are the... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
I filed a utility biz method patent. After a lengthy prosecution and a RCE, the examiner told me she would allow 6 of my claims if I rewrote them in independent form. I did this. I just got a non-final respo... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Summery of the requirement for Patent application filing in India Time limits applicable for entry into national phase: 31 months from the priority date. Translation of international appl... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
I received a communication from EPO (equivalent of US OA). It cited some prior art from IEEE journals. In the USPTO when they cite NPL, they'll attach a copy to the OA. I don't have that fr... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Greetings Everyone! What is the net worth of the patent prosecution industry. i.e, in terms of the amount of business generated by filing for patents in the US by individuals and corporations through ... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
I saw a post about this in the Education section, but there were no replies so I thought I would try here. I am a part time law student and started working as a patent agent about 6 months ago. I pass... Read More Answer |
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