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The courts have imposed uncertainty into the question of what is patent eligible. Now, Congress is weighing-in with the goal of providing clarity. Could you soon be certain that your invention is patent eligible?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced the retirement of the Public Patent Application Information Retrieval tool, also known as “Public PAIR” effective July 31, 2022.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently launched a new “Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program” on July 2, 2020. The Program allows for expedited resolution of ex parte appeals in US patent application prosecutions. The Program serves as an extension of the “Track One” prioritized examination program and is intended to provide applicants with another opportunity to expedite US patent prosecution.