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Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

USPTO Abandons Double Patenting Rule: A Victory for Continuation Strategy

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has withdrawn its controversial proposal to amend the rules on terminal disclaimers and double patenting. This decision marks a significant triumph for advocates of...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

Threat to Many Patent Portfolios Fades as USPTO Withdraws Controversial Proposed Rule

Facing strong opposition from a rare alliance of the pharma and tech industries as well as past agency leaders, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has withdrawn a proposed new rule directed at Terminal Disclaimer...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Christmas Came Early – USPTO Withdraws Proposed Rule on Terminal Disclaimers

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Patent owners with robust continuation filing strategies can breathe a sigh of relief as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has withdrawn a proposed rule, which would have weakened patents linked to one...more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - August 2024

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On July 7, the Senate passed a resolution “[r]ecognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of July as ‘National Anti-Counterfeiting...more

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[Webinar] Obviousness-Type Double Patenting and USPTO Proposed Rules for Terminal Disclaimers - Recent Court Treatment,...

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This CLE webinar will guide patent counsel on obviousness-type double patenting (ODP), including the recent decisions that have relied on Cellect. The panel will also discuss the USPTO's proposed terminal disclaimer rule and...more

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

United States Patent and Trademark Office Proposes Changes to Terminal Disclaimer Practice

On May 10, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register that could dramatically impact prosecution practices, especially for those...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

The USPTO's Proposed Terminal Disclaimer Rule: A Litigator's Perspective

As discussed at length in a previous post on this blog (see "USPTO Proposed Rule Change to Terminal Disclaimer Practice"), the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has proposed amending the form of terminal disclaimer to be used...more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - March 2024

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On February 13, the USPTO issued inventorship guidance for AI-assisted innovations. The guidance, effective as of February 13, 2024, emphasizes that AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable and the...more

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USPTO Announces Slate of Proposed Rule Changes

On April 20, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced several proposed rule changes that would have an impact on patent applicants, patent holders, and patent challengers. A common thread running...more

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A Joint Research Pitfall – Soon to be Resolved?

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Innovators in life sciences at companies and universities often collaborate and conduct research under a joint research agreement (JRA). The Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement Act of 2004 (the “CREATE Act”) was...more

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