Tag Archives: Patent Law

Get Your Application On The Fast Track – For A Price

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Warren Woessner

On Friday, the PTO proposed changes in the rules to permit applicants for U.S. patents to receive “prioritized examination” (76 Fed. Reg. 6370 (Feb. 4 2011) – a copy is attached below). This program is a remnant of the three-track … Continue reading →

“Patent Reform Act Of 2011” – Reform Or Regression?

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Warren Woessner

Starting from the premise that legislation can raise the quality of patents, Leahy/Hatch/Grassley are poised to introduce this year’s version of Patent Reform. The proposed reforms are extensive, and most have been debated at length. Although the Summary ends by … Continue reading →

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Astrazeneca v Apotex – Patent That Label!

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Warren Woessner

I recently had a chance to re-read AstraZeneca LP v. Apotex, Inc., Appeal No. 2009-1381, 1424 (Fed. Cir. Nov. 1, 2010) and realized that it is a virtual case note on how to extend patent term by “patenting the label.” … Continue reading →

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In re Glatt Air Techniques – Glatt Sailing for Applicants

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Warren Woessner

In re Glatt Air Techniques, Inc. (January 5, 2011) (link below), the Fed. Cir. in dicta reminded the PTO that evidence of commercial success – unlike a showing of unexpected results –need not be commensurate in scope with the claims … Continue reading →