Tag Archives: David Kappos

A “Modest Proposal” For The RCE Crisis

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Warren Woessner

Commentators, including Prof. Hal Wegner, have been sounding the alarm regarding the increasing number of requests for continuing examination that applicants are filing. The PTO projects 325,000 RCE’s by FY 2018. They have gone further in recent posts, in attributing … Continue reading →

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Let The Reformation Begin! Patent Reform Act Passes

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Warren Woessner

The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (H.R. 1249) passed the Senate on Thursday, 89-9, after more than six years of work – sometimes sporadic – by the various interested parties. Although President Obama hailed the bill as creating jobs by streamlining … 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 Proposes Simplified Appeal Process – Compared to What?

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Warren Woessner

  On November 15th, Director Kappos published 21 pages of proposed rulemaking entitled “Rules of Practice Before the [BPAI] in Ex parte Appeals.” 75 Fed. Reg. 69828 (Nov. 15, 2010). (A copy is available at the end of this post.) … Continue reading →

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