Proposal 1 Under Pillar 1: OPQA Review

Proposal 1 Under Pillar 1: OPQA Review Richard B. Almon Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Quality, as conceived … Continue Reading

Regarding USPTO Proposal 2: Automated Pre-Examination Search

Regarding USPTO Proposal 2: Automated Pre-Examination Search Adam J. Gianola Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP We generally support … Continue Reading

Proposal: Training for Examiners on Compact Prosecution—Interview/Mediation Training

Proposal: Training for Examiners on Compact Prosecution—Interview/Mediation Training Adam J. Gianola Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP To reduce … Continue Reading

Pre-Search Interview Program

Pre-Search Interview Program Kate S. Gaudry Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Compact prosecution—that is, reaching a final disposition … Continue Reading

Comment Regarding USPTO Proposal 3: Clarity of Record

Comment Regarding USPTO Proposal 3: Clarity of Record Matthew T. Kitces Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP An efficient … Continue Reading

Improving Patent Examination at the US Patent and Trademark Office

Perfect Examination The U.S. Patent Office has never aspired to provide perfect examination. Under the old law, the … Continue Reading