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The USPTO will impose statutory fines, at least 3x the underpaid amount, for false small or micro entity claims, unless made in good faith. If you’re filing patents, double-check your entity status.
June 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The USPTO will impose statutory fines, at least 3x the underpaid amount, for false small or micro entity claims, unless made in good faith. If you’re filing patents, double-check your entity status.
Fed. Cir. drops big AI patent decision: Recentive v. Fox Court says ML-based mapping claims = abstract ideas. Just applying machine learning ≠ enough. No inventive concept? Not patentable under §101. First ML/AI ruling of its kind. Big message to AI patent filers: show real tech innovation.
May 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Fed. Cir. drops big AI patent decision: Recentive v. Fox Court says ML-based mapping claims = abstract ideas. Just applying machine learning ≠ enough. No inventive concept? Not patentable under §101. First ML/AI ruling of its kind. Big message to AI patent filers: show real tech innovation.
The U.S. Trade Representative released its 2025 Special 301 Report, evaluating intellectual property protection and enforcement among trading partners. This report identifies countries on the Priority Watch List or the Watch List. Mexico was elevated from the Watch List to the Priority Watch List.
May 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The U.S. Trade Representative released its 2025 Special 301 Report, evaluating intellectual property protection and enforcement among trading partners. This report identifies countries on the Priority Watch List or the Watch List. Mexico was elevated from the Watch List to the Priority Watch List.
Effective May 13, 2025, the USPTO will accelerate the Issue Dates for patents after issue fee payment to approximately 2 weeks. To maintain copendency with the parent application, any continuing applications should be filed before—or at the same time as—paying the issue fee.
April 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Effective May 13, 2025, the USPTO will accelerate the Issue Dates for patents after issue fee payment to approximately 2 weeks. To maintain copendency with the parent application, any continuing applications should be filed before—or at the same time as—paying the issue fee.
The USPTO has terminated the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program. This program was a replacement of the Green Technology Pilot Program, which was designed to positively impact the climate by accelerating the examination of patent applications for innovations that mitigate climate change.
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April 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The USPTO has terminated the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program. This program was a replacement of the Green Technology Pilot Program, which was designed to positively impact the climate by accelerating the examination of patent applications for innovations that mitigate climate change.
Effective April 17, 2023, the USPTO is suspending tis expedited examination of design applications. Any request for expedited examination filed on or after April 17th will not be granted. The USPTO will refund the fee associated with any request filed on or after the effective date.
April 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Effective April 17, 2023, the USPTO is suspending tis expedited examination of design applications. Any request for expedited examination filed on or after April 17th will not be granted. The USPTO will refund the fee associated with any request filed on or after the effective date.
China pledges to improve business environment in the IP field and to create a world-class business environment in IP by 2027. Measures include in-depth credit evaluation of patent and trade mark agencies, and issuing cases of abnormal patent applications for improvement of patent quality.
April 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
China pledges to improve business environment in the IP field and to create a world-class business environment in IP by 2027. Measures include in-depth credit evaluation of patent and trade mark agencies, and issuing cases of abnormal patent applications for improvement of patent quality.
The USPTO announced that the First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program will expire on March 11, 2025. This pilot program offered eligible first-time filers expedited initial written feedback on their application from patent examiners.
March 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The USPTO announced that the First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program will expire on March 11, 2025. This pilot program offered eligible first-time filers expedited initial written feedback on their application from patent examiners.
The European Patent Office announced its launch of the Legal Interactive Platform (LIP), a generative AI-powered legal search tool. Some unique features of LIP are: Conversational queries for intuitive searching; Fast, structured responses with summaries; Direct links to relevant legal documents.
February 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The European Patent Office announced its launch of the Legal Interactive Platform (LIP), a generative AI-powered legal search tool. Some unique features of LIP are: Conversational queries for intuitive searching; Fast, structured responses with summaries; Direct links to relevant legal documents.
Exciting update! The USPTO has released a comprehensive set of FAQs on its Inventorship Guidance for AI-assisted Inventions. This resource is designed to provide valuable insights on the analysis of inventorship, particularly in the realm of AI-driven innovations. www.uspto.gov/initiatives/...?
FAQs on Inventorship Guidance for AI-assisted Inventions
Frequently asked questions about USPTO's guidance on artificial intelligence, including inventorship guidance for AI-assisted inventions.
www.uspto.gov
January 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Exciting update! The USPTO has released a comprehensive set of FAQs on its Inventorship Guidance for AI-assisted Inventions. This resource is designed to provide valuable insights on the analysis of inventorship, particularly in the realm of AI-driven innovations. www.uspto.gov/initiatives/...?
On January 1, 2025, Canada has implemented a new Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) practice to address delays in prosecution. Some key factors: a PTA request must be filed within three months of patent issuance; and pay a fee of $2,500 that is refundable if administrative requirements are not met.
January 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
On January 1, 2025, Canada has implemented a new Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) practice to address delays in prosecution. Some key factors: a PTA request must be filed within three months of patent issuance; and pay a fee of $2,500 that is refundable if administrative requirements are not met.
Big news! The European Patent Office and Costa Rica signed a validation agreement on 13 December 2024. This will allow European Patents to be validated in Costa Rica with the same effect as national patents
January 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Big news! The European Patent Office and Costa Rica signed a validation agreement on 13 December 2024. This will allow European Patents to be validated in Costa Rica with the same effect as national patents
Important Update: The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will be implementing its patent term adjustment system on January 1, 2025. The final regulations were published on December 18, 2024. You can view them at www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/202....
Canada Gazette, Part 2, Volume 158, Number 26: Regulations Amending the Patent Rules and Certain Regulations Made Under the Patent Act
December 18, 2024, Part 2, Volume 158, Number 26, Canada Gazette
www.gazette.gc.ca
December 23, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Important Update: The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will be implementing its patent term adjustment system on January 1, 2025. The final regulations were published on December 18, 2024. You can view them at www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/202....
The USPTO is withdrawing the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Federal Register on May 10, 2024, that would add a new requirement for an acceptable terminal disclaimer filed to obviate (that is, overcome) nonstatutory double patenting.
www.govinfo.gov
December 6, 2024 at 2:54 PM
The USPTO is withdrawing the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Federal Register on May 10, 2024, that would add a new requirement for an acceptable terminal disclaimer filed to obviate (that is, overcome) nonstatutory double patenting.