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Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

3 Tips For Thinking Like An Examiner To Maximize Your Consumer Products Patent's Shelf Life

Due to the relatively short shelf life for some consumer products, it can be important to quickly obtain patent protection for such products. Obtaining patent protection early in the life of such products can help inventors...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

USPTO Extends Pilot Programs for Accelerating Examination

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has extended its After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 and Quick Path Information Disclosure Statement programs through September 30, 2016. The programs are part of the USPTO’s...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

USPTO News Briefs - November 2014 #2

Prioritized Examination Interim Rule Adopted As Final - Last March, we reported on an interim rule implemented by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that expanded the time periods for meeting certain requirements for...more

Perkins Coie

USPTO Launches Updated Version Of Its After Final Consideration Pilot Program

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has launched an updated version of its After Final Consideration Pilot Program (AFCP 2.0). ...more

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