Dec 8, 2025
The USPTO has announced an upcoming revision to the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) prompted by the Appeals Review Panel’s precedential decision in Ex Parte Desjardins. Issued in September 2025, Desjardins reinforces how examiners should evaluate patent...
Oct 28, 2025
On October 27, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched the Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program, a new initiative designed to speed up patent examination and reduce the USPTO’s backlog. The program gives special status to patent applications that...
Oct 3, 2025
When inventors first reach out to a patent professional, one of the biggest worries is whether their idea will stay confidential. Fortunately, when you speak with a registered patent agent or attorney, confidentiality is automatic. Under USPTO rules of professional...
Sep 5, 2025
Practitioners have been running into a frustrating quirk with Patent Center when uploading inventor oaths and declarations, like form AIA/01. The uploaded file sometimes appears in the official record as completely blank. The problem stems from the way fillable PDF...
Apr 29, 2025
Before pouring time, money, and creativity into developing a new invention, one of the smartest first steps is conducting a patent search. A patent search can help uncover if your idea—or something very similar—has already been patented or otherwise publicly...
