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Principals Moritz Ammelburg and Peter Fasse Author Managing IP Article “Coordinating Patent Prosecution in the U.S. and Europe”

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

When applying for a patent at the USPTO, the applicant must name all inventors of the invention claimed in the patent application. Absent an assignment, each joint inventor may exploit the invention without the permission of, and without accounting to, the other joint inventors. Practice tip. Right of priority.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: IP Innovation Clinic Fellows (2021/22 academic year)

IPilogue

The IP Innovation Clinic, the first student-based clinic of its kind in Canada, is seeking law students from Osgoode Hall Law School to provide assistance to under-resourced inventors, entrepreneurs and start-up companies with their innovation and commercialization activities. Performing trademark searches.

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USPTO Patent Fees Reduced for Small Businesses

The IP Law Blog

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has reduced the patent fees for small businesses and certain other applicants. This fee reduction is part of an effort to reduce financial burdens and resulting barriers that discourage or prevent these entities from participating in the patent system.

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Cloaked in Secrecy: Can Secrecy Orders Shield Alien Innovations?

LexBlog IP

Under the Invention Secrecy Act of 1951, federal law prevents the disclosure of new technologies and inventions that may present a national security threat to the United States. Under this act, the Commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has the authority to highlight patent applications for scrutiny by U.S.

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Cloaked in Secrecy: Can Secrecy Orders Shield Alien Innovations?

LexBlog IP

Under the Invention Secrecy Act of 1951, federal law prevents the disclosure of new technologies and inventions that may present a national security threat to the United States. Under this act, the Commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has the authority to highlight patent applications for scrutiny by U.S.

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Cloaked in Secrecy: Can Secrecy Orders Shield Alien Innovations?

Trading Secrets

Under the Invention Secrecy Act of 1951, federal law prevents the disclosure of new technologies and inventions that may present a national security threat to the United States. Under this act, the Commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has the authority to highlight patent applications for scrutiny by U.S.

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Are You Unsatisfied With Your Current US Patent Agent or IP Law Firm?

Patent Trademark Blog

What are warning signs that may warrant a change in your US patent agent or law firm? When it comes USPTO patent prosecution, many factors are out of the control of your US patent agent or attorney. So it makes sense to focus on what is within a patent attorney’s control.

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