Category Archives: USPTO Practice and Policy

Report From Bio – Everyone Into The Pool!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Warren Woessner

I have been hearing about “patent pools” for biotech patents for years, but Kristen Neuman made it much more real at a Break-Out Session on Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine at the BIO International Convention in DC today (6/29/11). The session … Continue reading →

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No USPTO Shutdown For Now

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Warren Woessner

A Message from Director David Kappos Dear Colleagues, As you know, the Administration is working diligently with Congress to ensure that the federal government remains open and continues to do its work on behalf of the American people. However, I … Continue reading →

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PTO Issues Final Rule to Implement Prioritized Examination Track (Track I)

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Warren Woessner

The following is from the Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner Newsletter, April 6, 2011. The Patent and Trademark Office on April 4, 2011, issued a final rule to implement prioritized examination upon an applicant’s request and payment of a $4,000 request … Continue reading →

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Teresa Rea Appointed Deputy Director of the USPTO

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Warren Woessner

Teresa Stanek Rea has been appointed Deputy Director of the Patent Office and will report directly to Director Kappos. I don’t remember when I haven’t known Terry, as she has been active in the AIPLA for years. She has been … Continue reading →

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