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📣The USPTO announced a final rule that significantly increases most existing fees and adds new categories of fees for continuations and IDS filings. 💸As someone who follows IP developments, I know how crucial it is to stay ahead of these changes. Time to plan and budget accordingly! 📖Check out our summary below!

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently proposed a new rule for filing terminal disclaimers to overcome obviousness-type double patenting rejections. If adopted, the rule will likely spur patent applicants to consider new strategies for pursuing continuation applications. Check out this informative LawFlash by my colleagues Hayley Reed, Victor P. Ghidu, Ph.D., and Michael Abernathy. #mllifesci #wearemorganlewis

The USPTO has proposed changes to the rules governing terminal disclaimers to overcome nonstatutory double patenting concerns. In this #intellectualpropertylaw update Richard Mar and Diane Hwang look at what Canadian #patentowners with U.S. patents and patent applications in their portfolio should know: https://lnkd.in/g2BHYN3X

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is proposing adjustments to patent fees for fiscal year 2025. These changes, outlined in a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), aim to finance the costs necessary for the effective administration of the U.S. patent system. The adjustments align with the USPTO's strategic plan for 2022–2026 and seek to enhance services for American innovators while maintaining financial sustainability. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d2mS5DTH #USPTO #patent #trademark #intellectualproperty #innvoation #inventor #invention #fees #cost #business

The USPTO has proposed changes to the rules governing terminal disclaimers to overcome nonstatutory double patenting concerns. Here's what Canadian #patentowners with U.S. patents and patent applications should know:

Fairness, transparency, and efficiency - the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently released a notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at enhancing all three. USPTO Director Vidal calls it “an important step towards ensuring an efficient and streamlined patent system." The proposals are the result of a 2020 Request for Comments and a 2023 Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which collectively received over 15,000 comments. Alert written by Alex Wharton, William Carter, and Rodney R. Miller https://bit.ly/3xQpqKd

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently updated its guidance for patent examiners and applicants in determining obviousness under 35 USC § 103, based on the US Supreme Court’s ruling in KSR Int’l Co. v. Teleflex Inc., 550 US 398 (2007). The new guidance emphasizes the importance of adopting a flexible approach and providing a reasoned explanation when reaching a conclusion regarding the obviousness of a claimed invention. Check out this recent LawFlash by my colleagues John Hemmer and Andrew Dietrick for more information. #mllifesci #wearemorganlewis

USPTO: Restriction of communication between senior PTO management and PTAB panels The US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced a new rule to enhance the independence and transparency of the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions. This rule restricts communications between senior PTO management and PTAB panels, aiming to bolster the panel's independence when issuing decisions. Effective from July 12, 2024, this change is expected to significantly impact the internal processes and transparency of patent reviews. https://lnkd.in/d8U6-dxn

Discontinuation of the PTO/SB/84 form  The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has discontinued its use of the PTO/SB/84 form, “Authorization to Act in a Representative Capacity.” The discontinuation does not limit the ability of patent practitioners to act in a representative capacity pursuant to 37 CFR 1.34.  The USPTO discontinued its use of the PTO/SB/84 form because it was used infrequently and was redundant with other forms for purposes of establishing the authorization to conduct an interview and the authority to present oral arguments in an appeal proceeding. For any application in which a PTO/SB/84 form is in the application file, there will be no change in authorization or status. USPTO personnel will treat any PTO/SB/84 form filed in an application subsequent to today’s discontinuation as having no effect. https://lnkd.in/gUKrNAC4