In Case You Missed It – Summary of the USPTO’s Fall Biotechnology/Chemical/Pharmaceutical Customer Partnership Conference
By Kurt BuechleOn September 17, 2020, the Technical Center 1600 of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) held its regular Biotechnology/Chemical/Pharmaceutical Customer Partnership Conference (“Conference”). A wide range of topics was covered. The [...]
USPTO Provides Guidance on New COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program
The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has established a webpage with information and guidance regarding use of its new COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program. The new page indicates the number of applications that [...]
USPTO Announces New COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a new pilot program to expedite the examination and prosecution of patent applications related to COVID-19. With a nod to the important role independent inventors and small [...]