Provisional Applications

Changes to Australian Patent Laws Effective April 15, 2013

Australia has typically been viewed as a desirable venue in which to pursue patents, in part because the rules were more lenient than in other venues, including those at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. However,...more

Preparing for the Final Phase of the America Invents Act Going Into Effect March 16, 2013

The final phase of the America Invents Act (AIA) takes effect on March 16, 2013. This means that any patent application filed in the U.S. on or after that date, which, at any time during its pendency, contains a claim that is...more