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USPTO conference on Artificial Intelligence and IP: a report

Somewhat belatedly, the IPKat is delighted to publish the following post from Katfriend Lee Curtis on the conference held at the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia on January 31, 2019, entitled “Artificial Intelligence: Intellectual Property Policy … Continue reading

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Will the USPTO Change its Rules Regarding Foreign Trademark Applicants and Registrants?

The USPTO is seeking to change its federal trademark laws for trademark applicants, registrants, and parties who have are domiciled outside the United States.  The proposed change would require applicants, registrants, and parties to hire a U.S.-licensed attorney for representation … Continue reading

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Mission Impossible? How to Effectively Draft the Background Section of a Patent Specification in Compliance with Both USPTO and EPO Practice

Preparation of the background section of a specification that complies with the requirements of both U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and European Patent Office (EPO) requirements is a classic conundrum for patent drafters seeking to file an application in … Continue reading

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USPTO Patent Eligibility Training on 2019 Revised Subject Matter Guidance

On February 28, 2019, the USPTO summarized and explained the recently issued 2019 Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance (2019 PEG) that changes the procedures for determining whether a patent claim is directed to patent eligible subject matter. While a … Continue reading

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Responding to a 2(d) ‘Likelihood of Confusion Rejection’ by the USPTO)

This is a complex issue that may be difficult to overcome.  Because this is the case – while you have the option to file a response yourself, we recommend contacting us and speaking to one of our experienced attorneys – … Continue reading

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