The AccessUSPTO pilot program works with national organizations and the public that do not specifically focus on intellectual property (IP), but whose members include aspiring creators.
The USPTO published guidelines for ascertaining compliance with the enablement requirement under 35 U.S.C. § 112 (a) during prosecution in view of the May 2023 U.S. Supreme Court.
If a maintenance fee on a US patent has not been paid in a timely manner and the owner of the patent wants to get the patent rights reinstated, a petition and proper fees are required.
On March 2, 2023, the USPTO's International Patent Legal Administration experts will discuss considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications.