Tag Archives: AIPLA

David Kappos and The Impact of KSR – A Unique Opportunity For Our Profession

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Warren Woessner

By Paul Cole Visiting Professor, Intellectual Property Law, Bournemouth University, UK On Tuesday 24 November, David Kappos made a posting on the Director’s Forum including the following statement: Some have suggested that the Office is determining obviousness in a way … Continue reading →

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SECOND PAIR OF EYES REVIEW – IS THE WICKED WITCH REALLY DEAD?

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Warren Woessner

I have heard rumors for some months that the dreaded “Second Pair of Eyes” review of Examiners’ intent-to-allow patent applications had been eliminated. For those of you who are not on the front lines of patent prosecution, the “SPOE” review … Continue reading →

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JUDGE RADER DEFENDS THE FUTURE OF IP

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Warren Woessner

Judge Randall Rader of the Federal Circuit was the luncheon speaker at the AIPLA Annual Meeting Friday in DC and, as usual, he spoke well. So many of his fellow- (and one female) judges where there that he quipped: “Now … Continue reading →

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David Kappos Confirmed as PTO Director

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Warren Woessner

Just minutes ago, the US Senate confirmed David Kappos as the new Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent & Trademark Office. On behalf of the leadership of AIPLA, I would like to … Continue reading →

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