What is the role of TC Directors in disseminating court and PTAB decisions?
TC Directors play a crucial role in disseminating both court and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions within the USPTO: For court decisions: TC Directors receive copies of recent court decisions from the Office of the Commissioner for Patents. They make these decisions available to supervisors and other appropriate individuals. TC Directors are encouraged…
Read MoreWhat is the primary goal of using Patentability Reports in patent examination?
The primary goal of using Patentability Reports in patent examination is to save total examiner time or improve the quality of examination. According to MPEP 705.01(e): A saving of total examiner time that is required to give a complete examination of an application is of primary importance. The MPEP further explains that Patentability Reports should…
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