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Foster Swift Collins & Smith

IP Monday: Provisional vs. Non-Provisional Patents — When to File What

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In the U.S., patent rights generally go to the first inventor to file — not the first to invent. Filing early secures your place in line. But the type of application you choose (provisional vs. non-provisional) can...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Ongoing Program] PTAB Session: Strategic Considerations Before Filing IPR Petitions - April 21st, 10:00 am - 11:00 am JST

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We are committed to providing insightful commentary on IP developments from around the world to our Japanese clients. In light of that effort, we are continuing our free monthly webinar series, McDermott IP Focus. During...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

USPTO Announces Extension for Petitioning for Restoration of Right of Priority or Benefit

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Patent Offices – June 14 Update - In a notice posted on its website on Thursday, June 11, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced that it was extending the time period for petitioning...more

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Understanding Priority Claims for U.S. Patent Applications: Part 2

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This article is second in a two-part series focusing on various issues related to priority claims in U.S. patent applications. While Part 1 is a general overview of how to make a proper priority claim, this article addresses...more

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Phillips claim construction standard used by U.S. Courts to now apply to PTAB proceedings

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has published its new Final Rule on the standard of review used in construing challenged patent claims in the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”). ...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Don't Touch That Priority Claim!

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In Natural Alternatives Intl. Inc. v. Iancu, the Federal Circuit affirmed the decision of the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that the patent at issue was not entitled to its earliest claimed priority date because...more

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4 Tips to Protect Textile Innovations

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Is innovation a key component of your business plan? Will you distinguish yourself with unique product offerings? Whether protecting our men and women in uniform, advancing the treatment of medical conditions, or adding to a...more

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