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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is an agency of the United States Department of Commerce that serves a fundamental role in the U.S. intellectual property system by issuing patents and registering trademarks.... more +
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USPTO Discontinues Accelerated Examination Program in Favor of Expanding Track One Program

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On June 10, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that, after nearly 20 years, it will be discontinuing its Accelerated Examination Program for utility applications on July 10, 2025. The...more

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Global Perspective on Patenting of AI Technologies

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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is fueling a surge in global patent filings for AI-related innovations, but differences in national patent laws and examination standards for such inventions...more

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USPTO Enablement Guidelines After Amgen V. Sanofi

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On January 10, 2024, the USPTO released new Guidelines for Assessing Enablement in Utility Applications and Patents in View of the Supreme Court Decision in Amgen Inc. et al. v. Sanofi et al. The guidelines clarify that the...more

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Growth Through Intellectual Property – Plant Protection Through Utility Patents, Certificates, And Plant Patents

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An important aspect of developing any intellectual property strategy and portfolio is deciding which method of intellectual property protection to pursue based on the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Plants may be...more

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Patent Strategies for Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology

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Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are rapidly emerging as disruptive technologies. As has happened with many new technologies, particularly disruptive ones, a patent arms race is occurring. The number of patents...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Spring 2016

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Supreme Court to Weigh In on Damages for Design Patent Infringement - Recent decisions from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit regarding damages available in design patent cases highlight the court’s...more

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Selling Products Outside the US? If Yes, New Patent Laws are Available to Streamline International Design Protection

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In recognition of ever growing cross-border sales, the U.S. recently expanded its design protection laws to make it easier to file a single application in multiple jurisdictions. Read on if you deal with products that could...more

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