Tag Archives: David Kappos

Re-Election of Obama Keeps Patent Law and Policy on Track

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Warren Woessner

At least Director Kappos does not have to clean out his desk. The re-election of President Obama gives him another four years of job security – if he and his hard-working staff don’t burn out first. No matter what you … Continue reading →

Posted in Govt Policy/PTO Policy | Tagged Bilski, David Kappos, intellectual property, Myriad, Obamacare, Patent Law, Supreme Court, Warren Woessner | Leave a comment

“Global Dossier” May Lead to IP5 “One Portal” Filings

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Warren Woessner

As reported in Director Kappos’ blog, progress is being made in harmonizing the patent filing process in the IP5 countries. This may be as big an advance in patent law as the EPO – including our hope for a single … Continue reading →

Posted in Int'l Practice and Policy | Tagged biotechnology law, David Kappos, intellectual property, ip, IP5, Patent Law, Warren Woessner | Leave a comment

Will Universities Benefit from their Micro Entity Applicants?

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Warren Woessner

In an introductory post on the USPTO’s proposed rules: “Changes to Implement Micro Entity Status for Paying Patent Fees,” 77 Fed. Reg. 31806 (May 30 2010), my partner, Gary Speier, spent some time on new 35 USC 123(a), which defines … Continue reading →

Posted in AIA Patent Reform, Patent Reform Legislation | Tagged David Kappos, Gary Speier, Micro Entity, Patent Law, USPTO, Warren Woessner | 1 Comment

USPTO Institutes “QUICK PATH” IDS PILOT Program

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Warren Woessner

The USPTO has announced the implementation of a pilot program, effective from May 16th until September 30th, to permit applicants to file IDS statements after payment of the issue fee in utility and reissue applications, without the need to continue … Continue reading →