The After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 Program (AFCP) offered to patent applicants by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is ending on December 14, 2024. The program began in 2013 and was originally slated to last only 1...more
Through the Enhanced Patent Quality Initiative, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is rolling out programs to enhance overall patent quality. The latest program rolled out was the Post-Prosecution Pilot (P3) Program, which...more
The prosecution of a patent application before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be a prolonged and costly process. The patent prosecution process can include the issuance of an Office Action by the USPTO and...more