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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Lexicography: Clear And Unequivocal

This Federal Circuit opinion analyzes lexicography in the context of claim construction. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals owns U.S. Patent Nos. 11,246,933 (parent) and 11,382,979 (child). These patents relate to biodegradable...more

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Five Impactful USPTO Procedural Developments for Patent Practitioners

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As the world pivoted to navigate obstacles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the USPTO not only adapted to address the challenges, but appeared to make the most of this period by improving existing procedures. Partner...more

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Five Impactful USPTO Procedural Developments for Patent Practitioners

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As the world pivoted to navigate obstacles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the USPTO not only adapted to address the challenges, but appeared to make the most of this period by improving existing procedures. Widely...more

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Technology-Specific Patent Filing Trends During the Pandemic

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This content was originally published by IPWatchdog on Nov. 1, 2020. “The initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patent filings varied dramatically across industries. While filings in the computer areas were generally...more

Hogan Lovells

COVID-19 IP update: EPO

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EPO - By way of an update, on 10 November 2020, the EPO has decided that all oral proceedings in opposition cases shall be held by videoconference as standard. Only if there are serious reasons preventing the use of video...more

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3 Key Takeaways - Technology-Specific Patent Filing Trends During the Pandemic

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How might a pandemic impact biotechnology patent filings as compared to computer-centric patent filings? The answer might surprise you. ...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Enforcing IP in a Pandemic: Considerations, Risks, Strategies

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Moderna, a biotechnology company that is currently advancing a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate, recently stated that it would not enforce its vaccine patents during the current health crisis. In light of this...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Are Patent and Trademark Deadlines Extended Due To COVID-19? (UPDATED)

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, patent offices worldwide are taking steps to minimize negative impacts that patent and trademark filers may suffer. ...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

USPTO Director Updates Congress Regarding Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on USPTO Operations

Last week, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Andrei Iancu sent a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Senate and House Committees on the Judiciary, Senate Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, and House...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

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

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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Patenting Your COVID-19 Transmission Prevention Innovation

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As businesses across different industries get ready to reopen and get back to work in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, applying for patents may not be high on the reopening to-do list, but maybe it should be....more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

USPTO News Briefs - June 2020

USPTO and JPO Issue Joint Message - Yesterday, Director Andrei Iancu of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and Commissioner Akira Matsunaga of the Japan Patent Office issued a joint message to express the Offices' "most...more

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

How the CARES Act Affects Patent Related Deadlines

In accordance with the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act, the USPTO has extended some patent-related deadlines. Subsection 12004(a) of the CARES Act gives the Director of the United States Patent...more

Knobbe Martens

Strategies for Protecting Intellectual Property (IP) on a Reduced Budget

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Shutdown orders due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic have created economic disruption, causing companies to scale back on intellectual property (IP) expense. This creates an opportunity to move ahead of the competition. This is...more

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USPTO Waives Certain Patent Document and Fee Deadlines

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The director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced on March 31, 2020, a 30-day extension of statutory deadlines for filing certain patent-related documents and paying associated fees so long as...more

Stinson LLP

USPTO Extends Filing and Fee Payment Dates under CARES Act

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Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the USPTO Director authorized a 30-day extension for filing dates and fee payment for those who are unable to meet patent-related deadlines due to the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

USPTO Extends Certain Patent Deadlines to Address COVID-19 Delays

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Amid concerns from inventors, applicants and their representatives that the COVID-19 outbreak is creating hardships in maintaining the prosecution and protection of patents and trademarks, the Director of the United States...more

Akerman LLP

Patent and Trademark Office Provides Limited Extensions For Applicants Affected By COVID-19

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Yesterday, March 31, 2020, the USPTO issued a Notice of Waiver of Patent-Related Timing Deadlines under the CARES Act. The Waiver concerns a limited set of deadlines for patent-related documents or fees that are otherwise due...more

International Lawyers Network

Intellectual Property Extensions Resulting from Coronavirus

Currently, the USPTO is not offering extensions to patent and trademark application deadlines. The USPTO is, however, offering fee waivers to those affected by the coronavirus in the following situations....more

McAfee & Taft

COVID-19 Impacts: Intellectual Property Update

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) deadlines for pending applications and other proceedings have NOT been continued or stayed in light of COVID-19. The USPTO is continuing to conduct business with some...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Patent Offices and Federal Courts -- March 26 UPDATE

On March 11, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom declared that the COVID-19 outbreak "can be characterized as a pandemic," cautioning that the WHO has "rung the alarm bell loud and clear."  At the time...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Patent and Trademark Offices Provide Some Relief from Coronavirus, But Try to Meet Deadlines If Possible

Patent and trademark offices around the world have not been insulated from the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic. Many offices have directed their employees to transition to telework, and several have extended...more

Kilpatrick

5 Key Takeaways - Missed a Patent Deadline at The Chinese Patent Office (CNIPA) Because of the COVID-19 Outbreak? Here Is What You...

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In light of the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Charles Gray, a partner in Kilpatrick Townsend’s Shanghai office, offers helpful steps for those who missed a patent deadline due to the virus. ...more

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