by evansfox | Nov 30, 2012
What do the intellectual property symbols ®, ™, and SM mean and when can you use them? The proper usage of these symbols is important for advertising, articles, blog posts, blurbs, and anything published either in paper or digital format – basically, everything that...
by evansfox | Nov 16, 2012
Over the past few months, Applicants have been receiving Section 101 rejections for non-patentable subject matter, especially where the subject matter involves personalized medicine and DNA-related compositions and methods. To successfully rebut these rejections, and...
by evansfox | Oct 22, 2012
When you select your international search authority and international preliminary examination authority, it is important to understand what subject matter each office is competent to search and examine. The Australian Patent Office will not be a competent...
by evansfox | Oct 22, 2012
When you select your international search authority and international preliminary examination authority, it is important to understand what subject matter each office is competent to search and examine. For example, the EPO will not research or give an opinion on...
by evansfox | Oct 11, 2012
As of July 2012, the ePCT application of WIPO provides secure online access to PCT application files. (It is the equivalent of the USPTO public and private PAIR). You can set up customized notifications (e-mail warnings) and e-file documents (except new PCT...
