Category Archives: USPTO Practice and Policy

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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Director Kappos Kills Prosecution Regulations Package

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Warren Woessner

Two years of fear and loathing have ended, as the USPTO has announced that it is rescinding the “Continuations” and “Claims” rules that have been hanging over the heads of practitioners, and will move to dismiss/vacate the pending lawsuit over … Continue reading →

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Director Kappos Speaks Out On The State Of The Patent Office

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Warren Woessner

On September 15, 2009, Director David Kappos spoke at the National IPO Meeting in Chicago. (A link to the text is found below). I got calls almost immediately about various aspects of his comments. Like the blind folks trying to … Continue reading →

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News Release from USPTO: USPTO ANNOUNCES SENIOR MANAGEMENT CHANGES

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Warren Woessner

Commissioner for Patents John Doll to Retire; Robert L. Stoll Nominated as Successor, Margaret Focarino Named Deputy Commissioner The USPTO today announced significant changes among the senior management team of its Patent organization. After 35 years at the USPTO, Commissioner … Continue reading →

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