Tag Archives: USPTO

BIO’s Modest Proposal – Eliminate Rule 56

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Warren Woessner

BIO recently sent Director Kappos 13 pages of comments on the PTO’s proposed revisions to 37 C.F.R. §1.56(b). (A copy of the comments is available at the end of this post.) BIO clearly is struggling to reconcile the differing views  … Continue reading →

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Commissioner for Patents Robert Stoll to Retire Effective Dec. 31st. Deputy Commissioner Focarino to succeed.

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Warren Woessner

Since he became an Examiner in the chemical arts in 1982, Bob Stoll has been an increasingly important presence (some would say “force”) in the USPTO. He has held executive/administrative positions in the Office since 1979 and has been Commissioner … Continue reading →

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Prioritized Examination Available For A Limited Number Of New Qualifying Applications As Of September 26, 2011

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Warren Woessner

One of the many changes introduced by the new America Invents Act (“AIA”) is an option for “prioritized examination.”  Under the AIA, effective today, September 26, 2011, a new utility or plant patent application (which may also be a new … Continue reading →

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Detroit PTO Gets Into Gear

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Warren Woessner

From Gary Speier (SLW Shareholder) The AIA authorizes the USPTO Director to establish three satellite offices within three years, the first of which is to be located in Detroit, Michigan.  The USPTO website indicates that hiring of patent examiners and … Continue reading →

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