Apr 10, 2025
Perhaps the most common type of rejection and one of the most frequent questions we get from our clients. Along with novelty and utility, non-obviousness is one of the three core requirements required of an invention to secure a patent. While novelty and utility are...
Mar 18, 2025
The USPTO’s Track One prioritized examination program offers inventors a fast track to obtaining a patent, with the promise of a final decision of the patent application within 12 months. To be eligible for Track One, the application must be a utility or plant...
Feb 17, 2025
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) increase in patent-related fees in response to inflationary pressures took effect on January 19, 2025. This adjustment aims to ensure the agency has enough funding to maintain the efficiency of the U.S. patent...
Feb 6, 2025
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program offers a huge advantage for new inventors looking to navigate the patent process more quickly. In 2024, the initiative was extended until March 11, 2025, or until 1,000...
