Question: What must a request for simultaneous issue contain? Answer: The request must contain the following information about each allowed application for which simultaneous issue is requested; application number, filing date, name(s) of inventor(s), title of invention, and date of…
Question: What is the term of a utility patent versus the term of a design patent? Answer: The term of a utility patent on an application filed on or after June 8, 1995 is 20 years measured from the U.S.…
Question: What are the two separate and distinct requirements of 35 U.S.C. 112(b) or Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, second paragraph? Answer: 35 U.S.C. 112(b) or Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, second paragraph contains two separate and distinct requirements: The first one…
Question: List two items which are required in an appeal brief. Answer: The specific items required in an appeal brief are: (i) Real party in interest. (ii) Related appeals, interferences, and trials. (iii) Summary of claimed subject matter. (iv) Argument.…
Question: What is one way an applicant may contest an objection? Answer: An applicant may contest an objection by: asking the examiner to reconsider it. filing a petition to the Commissioner. Chapter Details: The answer to this question can be…
Question: What are the two types of double patenting rejections? Answer: There are generally two types of double patenting rejections. One is the “same invention” type double patenting rejection based on 35 U.S.C. 101 which states in the singular that…
Question: List at least one type of filing that third-party submissions may not be directed to. Answer: Third-party submissions may not be directed to: provisional applications, issued patents, reissue applications, and reexamination proceedings. Chapter Details: The answer to this question…
Question: List two examples of the type of descriptions of the interest conveyed or transaction to be recorded that can be identified. Answer: Examples of the type of descriptions of the interest conveyed or transaction to be recorded that can…
Question: What should an Applicant Initiated Interview Request Form include? Answer: An Applicant Initiated Interview Request Form should identify the participants of the interview, the proposed date of the interview, whether the interview will be personal, telephonic, or video conference,…
Question: List a situation in which drawings are usually not considered necessary for the understanding of the invention. Answer: It has been USPTO practice to treat an application that contains at least one process or method claim as an application…
Question: Name two individuals who through written authority may grant access to a provisional application. Answer: In provisional applications, access will only be given to parties with written authority from the following: a named inventor the assignee of record the…
Question: List two significant differences between nonprovisional applications and provisional applications. Answer: The following list includes significant differences between nonprovisional applications and provisional applications: No claim is required in a provisional application. No oath or declaration is required in a…
Question: Name two types of correspondence that may not be transmitted by facsimile. Answer: Facsimile transmissions are not permitted and, if submitted, will not be accorded a date of receipt in the following situations: A document that is required by…
Question: What are the 3 major types of patent status? Answer: The 3 major types of patent status include: pending applications, abandoned applications, and issued patents. Chapter Details: The answer to this question can be found in chapter 100 of…
Patents are big business for individuals, corporations, and even governments. According to USPTO sources, 325,979 patents were granted in 2015. The following article delves into more details on 2015 patent statistics in charts and graphs. Table of Contents: 1. Patent…
The online version of the PES Patent Bar Review course was completely updated for the March 16, 2016 changes in February. The new changes revolve around the switch from the Edition 9 MPEP + exam notices to Edition 9, Revision 07.2015…
As you may realize by now, the Patent Bar exam will be updated starting March 16th, 2016. The updates include the switch from the 9th Edition MPEP to the 9th Edition, Revision 07.2015 which includes many changes (and a brand…
It’s hard to believe, but 2016 is right around the corner. Therefore, we’d like to give you some information on the state of the Patent Bar. This includes the new updates planned for next year. Breaking Down the Different MPEP Versions…
The following is an interview with Thane Andrew, founder and owner of The Patent Illustrator LLC. The Patent Illustrator provides patent drawings and designs for patent applications. Even if you’re not interested in starting a career as a patent drafter,…
Are you thinking about preparing for the Patent Bar exam? It’s our goal to create the most efficient and streamlined course available. Here’s a quick list of the latest additions to our Patent Bar review course: 1. We’ve added in…
If you’re preparing for the Patent Bar exam or considering making the switch to a career in patent law, you’ll need to start networking and conducting a job search. In this day and age there are a number of useful…
MPEP Chapter Hotspot Quiz Difficulty Level: Easy What it Covers: MPEP Classification Type of Quiz: Hotspot Click here to take Quiz! In this quiz you will be shown a block diagram illustrating the different MPEP chapters. You’ll be asked questions…
MPEP Chapter Number to Chapter Topic Matching Quiz Difficulty Level: Easy What it Covers: MPEP Classification Type of Quiz: Matching Click here to take the Quiz! In this quiz you will be asked to match the MPEP chapter number (on…
MPEP Chapter Sequence Questions Difficulty Level: Easy What it Covers: MPEP Classification Type of Quiz: Sequence Click here to take the Quiz! This quiz requires you to put the MPEP chapter names in order. The chapter numbers are excluded so…
MPEP Chapter Number to Chapter Name Matching Quiz Difficulty Level: Easy What it Covers: MPEP Classification Type of Quiz: Matching Click here to take the Quiz! When taking this matching quiz you will be asked to match the MPEP chapter…
Sonia Lakhany Trademark lawyer and Managing Attorney at Lakhany Law, PC in Atlanta, Georgia, which is her boutique IP practice focusing on trademark and copyright. Instructor for the Trademark Institute of Training. Five years in the IP law profession.
Gregory S. Rosenblatt Partner at Wiggin and Dana 28 Years in the IP Law profession. How did you get into a career in IP law? I have a degree in Materials Science and Engineering, a degree in science or technology…
Mark Costello VP, General Patent Counsel, Chief Strategy Counsel at Xerox Corporation 33 years in the IP law profession. How did you get into a career in IP law? During engineering school at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, I…
We have spent the last year continuously improving on our Patent Bar review course and this past month was no exception. Three new major features were added to the course. You can see the new features in action in the…
This year we focused on making your experience better, with new features and improvements that will make preparing for the Patent Bar exam a smoother experience. We wanted to recap some of the exciting changes that were released this year…
