The USPTO has unveiled a series of proposals that would bring significant change to the examiner “count system” – the methodology for determining the time a patent examiner has to complete a patent examination and how much credit is given for each stage of an examination. The proposals were developed by a task force comprised…
Month: September 2009
Patent Abstracts, Common Problems With Them, And Tips For Drafting A Better Abstract
Introduction USPTO rules require that every non-provisional patent application include an Abstract. This Abstract is a concise summary of the invention disclosed in the application. This summary enables the Office (and the public) to quickly determine the nature of the disclosed subject matter. Although only a summary, it is prudent to draft an Abstract with…
USPTO Fee Schedule Revisions Take Effect On September 15, 2009
The USPTO has revised its schedule of fees to reflect upward revisions of some PCT fees to foreign patent offices. The fee increases will go into effect on October 2, 2009. The revised fee schedule is available here. If you like this post, why not grab the RSS feed or subscribe by email and get…