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Archive for June, 2009
Double Patenting Rejections
Jun 9th
Double Patenting is a doctrine primarily concerned with ensuring that Applicants do not unjustly extend a patents term. More specifically, Double patenting arises when multiple applications are filed and each of the applications contain claims including recitations considered the same or similar (Statutory Double Patenting and Obviousness-type Double Patenting, respectively). Accordingly, if an Applicant encounters a Double Patenting rejection in an Office Action, they will typically receive either: 1) a Statutory Double Patenting rejection; or 2) an Obviousness-type Double Patenting Rejection. Further, Double Patenting rejections may involve two or more pending applications (provisional rejection), or one or more pending applications More >
Examiner Interviews
Jun 4th
If conducted properly, an examiner interview can be one of the most effectual means for furthering patent prosecution if there is an item in dispute which negates the patentability of a patent application. For example, if the Applicant disagrees with a rejection/objection contained within an outstanding Non-Final Office Action, it is advisable to request an Examiner Interview (which will likely be granted by the Examiner).
Hence, by conducting an Examiner Interview, not only is the Applicant able to point out why the cited art does not teach the various recitations of the claims, but it also provides the Examiner with an More >
Hello world!
Jun 1st
Welcome to Presumptionofvalidity. I am glad you stopped by! Through this blog, the author hopes to share value-added information regarding U.S. patent practice and facilitate communication amongst patent practitioners (and anyone else that may be interested) globally.
– Joseph Iskra
Joseph Iskra* Patent Attorney http://iskraip.com *Limits practice to Federal Courts and Agencies.