Monthly Archives: April 2011

Fixing The Holes – Proposed Amendment De-Bugs Grace Period

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Warren Woessner

Today, a Manager’s Amendment to H.R. 1249, the “Patent Reform Bill” was circulated that exempts all disclosures made by the inventor from patent defeating activities, if they are made within one year of filing on the invention. In other words, … Continue reading →

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Patent Reform Bills – Grace Period A Mixed Blessing

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Warren Woessner

Hal Wegner writes to summarize the “holes” in the grace period for activities by the inventor, as present in both bills. If you support these reform bills, at least be sure you know what you and your clients will be … Continue reading →

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Myriad Oral Arguments – Section 101 vs. Chemistry 101?

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Warren Woessner

After listening to the IPO webinar and reading the detailed account by Kevin Noonan in PatentDocs on the Myriad oral arguments, I was somewhat heartened to “hear” the Fed. Cir. panel moving toward “getting it” regarding what an isolated DNA … 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 →