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End of an Era: The After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 Concludes

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The sun is officially setting on the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 (AFCP 2.0)[1].  This program, which has been instrumental in facilitating patent prosecution...more

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Expiration of the After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0

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Based on feedback from the public on the use of After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 (AFCP 2.0) and hesitancy to accept the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s proposal for a new fee to participate in AFCP 2.0, the...more

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

Expediting Patent Prosecution with the Newly Extended Collaborative Search Pilot Program

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On February 4, 2021 the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) extended for two years the expansion of the Collaborative Search Pilot Program (CSP), which began in 2015 and is now scheduled to end October 31, 2022. The CSP...more

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Patent Prosecution Tool Kit: Fast Track Patent Examination

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Building a patent portfolio is an important part of new product development. For many startups, patents help credential their technology and attract investment. However, backlogs at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office...more

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