Author Archives: Warren Woessner

Patent Office Broadens “First Action Interview” Pilot Program

On May  17, 2011, the Patent Office issued a press release and guidelines that effectively permit applicants with pending applications in all art areas to request—and be granted– an interview with the Examiner prior to the first office action.  Of … Continue reading

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Supreme Court Denies Cert. In Lilly V. Sun

In my post of May 6, 2011, I discussed the facts in some detail in this controversial Fed. Cir. decision and concluded that the majority of the Fed. Cir. got this one wrong – the court voted 5-4 to deny … Continue reading

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John L. White Dies – Authored Chemical Patent Practice

I was saddened to hear of the recent passing of John L. White, a founder of the Arlington firm of Millen, White, Zelano & Branigan. Although I did not know him well, he will be remembered for a long, long … Continue reading

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Chisum Patent Academy Open for Business – Patent Law 401

I wasn’t sure what number would emphasize “advanced,” but this seminar series is definitely well above “101.” I don’t think any scholar is quoted more by the Federal Circuit than Don Chisum, and articles by Professor Janice Mueller have been … Continue reading

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