NAPPA Quick-Look Introduction to the PTO’s New Patent Public Search SystemOn February 1, 2022 the United States Patent and Trademark Office announced the launching of their new Patent Public Search tool, a system…Jun 21, 2022Jun 21, 2022
NAPPinNAPPExaminer Interviews by VideoThe Examiner interview is the cornerstone of effective patent prosecution. A short conversation can advance prosecution more effectively…Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
NAPPAfter Losing an Appeal, What is the Best Way to Accelerate Examination?J. Lindsay: After losing an appeal, we filed a continuation patent to keep prosecution alive with narrowed claims. Now we have found there…Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021
NAPPinNAPPHeard on the NAPP Forum — Can affidavits with evidence of nonobviousness be submitted several days…J. Lindsay: I just learned we may have a need to file an RCE today on a case in addition to the continuation case already submitted after…Jan 6, 2021Jan 6, 2021
NAPPinNAPPHeard on the NAPP Forum — Powers of attorney — Nuts and Bolts questionJose Mata: This is what comes of having in-house support for years and now doing it on my own. I need to file a power of attorney in an…Dec 9, 2020Dec 9, 2020
NAPPinNAPPHeard on the NAPP Forum — Color or Material in Patent DrawingsRichard Kirkpatrick: Does color/material play a role in the novelty of your invention?Nov 18, 2020Nov 18, 2020
NAPPinNAPPHeard on the NAPP Forum — Is it Necessary to Delay Filing Petition to Make Special until after…Patrick Lavender: Part of the Petition to Make Special Based on Age asks for….Filing Date, Confirmation Number, Art Unit, ExaminerOct 29, 2020Oct 29, 2020
NAPPinNAPPADAPT OR DIEGary R Maze, member of NAPP, the National Association of Patent Practitioners.Oct 6, 2020Oct 6, 2020