Monthly Archives: February 2011

Poisonous Divisionals — Just When You Thought It Was Safe …

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Warren Woessner

This is a guest post from Malcolm Lawrence of HLBBshaw, European Patent Attorneys in Cambridge, UK. EPC Law & Practise – Poisonous Divisionals 1. Introduction and Background 1.1 We have identified and researched a highly significant anticipation threat to … Continue reading →

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UK Patent Applications On The Fast Track – Nothing Extra Payable

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Warren Woessner

Guest post from Paul Cole of Lucas & Co. Claims searched, examined and approved for grant (subject to publication and possible third party comments) within six working days? Not only theoretically possible but actually achieved in an application filed earlier … Continue reading →

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Get Your Application On The Fast Track – For A Price

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Warren Woessner

On Friday, the PTO proposed changes in the rules to permit applicants for U.S. patents to receive “prioritized examination” (76 Fed. Reg. 6370 (Feb. 4 2011) – a copy is attached below). This program is a remnant of the three-track … Continue reading →