The U.S. Patent Office is modifying its approach to oaths/declarations. Starting on June 1, 2008, oaths/declarations must acknowledge “a duty to disclose information material to patentability as defined in Rule 1.56.” This serves as yet another example of the importance of understanding Rule 56, advising applicants/clients of their duty, and how to satisfy this duty….
Month: January 2008
The Fundamentals Of The Written Description Requirement And Strategies For Responding To Written Description Rejections – Part I
This post is the first of a two-part series on the written description requirement. This first installment discusses the fundamentals of the requirement, relevant law, and the proper standards for compliance. The second installment will provide examples of how to more effectively respond to rejections based on the written description requirement. The Basis for the…
The Best Of 2007 Roundup
I hope that you had a happy, fun, and safe New Year. Thank you for a great 2007! Until we visit again, here is a roundup of some of the best of 2007. 1. Prosecution After KSR “The teaching-suggestion-motivation test is useful but ultimately too rigid. What might you consider arguing now?” 2. Don’t Get…