Category Archives: AIA Patent Reform

New Blog On AIA Aims For Co-Op Approach

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Warren Woessner

With a tidal wave of proposed regulations implementing the AIA poised to hit IP practitioners – ready or not – it seemed worthwhile to point out a new “Blawg” recently launched to help keep our heads above the murky legal … Continue reading →

Prioritized Examination Available For A Limited Number Of New Qualifying Applications As Of September 26, 2011

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Warren Woessner

One of the many changes introduced by the new America Invents Act (“AIA”) is an option for “prioritized examination.” Under the AIA, effective today, September 26, 2011, a new utility or plant patent application (which may also be a new … Continue reading →

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Detroit PTO Gets Into Gear

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Warren Woessner

From Gary Speier (SLW Shareholder) The AIA authorizes the USPTO Director to establish three satellite offices within three years, the first of which is to be located in Detroit, Michigan. The USPTO website indicates that hiring of patent examiners and … Continue reading →

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New Standard in Effect for Granting Inter Partes Reexaminations

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Warren Woessner

USPTO ISSUING NEW RULES CONCERNING INTER PARTES REEXAMINATION — On September 16, after the President signed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act into law, the USPTO announced new rules governing the provisions of the Act relating to Inter Partes Reexamination that … Continue reading →