Month: December 2022
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Five Ways to Avoid a Section 112 Rejection
In accordance with 35 U.S.C. 112, a patent application must provide a comprehensive and unambiguous description of the invention to be considered valid. If an examiner issues a Section 112 rejection, it suggests that the claim language used in the patent application is vague or ambiguous, and that the invention has not been adequately described.…
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Reducing Patent Client Costs With Software Tools
Clients are always looking at cost, and a wise attorney should treat cost control can be a valuable client management tool, as it allows you to monitor expenses and manage budgets effectively. By implementing cost control measures, you can ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively, and avoid overspending or wasting resources on unnecessary…
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Patent Analysis Tools For Objective Patent Application Review
Using patent analysis tools for objective application review can help you identify competitors, and potential customers for your products or services. It also can help you find in-licensing or cross-licensing opportunities. Approaches in reviewing patent applications When you review a patent application, there are two levels of review: 1) Review for MPEP compliance and for judicial scrutiny;…
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How Can Insights From Patent Data Improve Your Investment Decisions?
Using insights from your patent data can help you make better investment decisions. By doing so, you can cut through the noise and identify new entrants to the market, allowing you to capitalize on opportunities that may otherwise go unnoticed. Identify new entrants to the market Identifying new entrants to the market is a critical…
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How to Use the Examiner Allowance Data to Improve Patent Prosecution
Using the examiner’s allowance data to improve patent prosecution can be a useful tool for patent attorneys. Especially when they need to decide whether to pursue a claim or to withdraw it. But how do you know how to make the most of the data? Examiner Statistics and Patent Prosecution “Moneyball”, as it is known,…
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Analytical-Purpose Patent Tools For Healthier Patent Portfolios
Having a healthy patent portfolio means using the right tools to help you analyze your patents, prune them down and diversify them. Patent analytics can help improve the health of a company’s patent portfolio. By using data-driven analysis and AI, companies can gain a comprehensive understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of their patent portfolio,…
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Bring Predictability and Productivity to Your Patent Prosecution Process
Bringing predictability and productivity to your Patent Prosecution process is essential if you want to achieve your goals in a timely manner. Thankfully, you can do just that with the use of a Patent analytics system. Patent data Bringing predictability and productivity to your patent prosecution process is not just a good idea, but can…
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The Queen’s Gambit – Making Small Upfront Sacrifices For Better Control of Patent Prosecution
Using the Queen’s Gambit, you can make small upfront sacrifices for better control of patent prosecution. It is a powerful way to win over patent attorneys, and get them to move in your direction. Chess Adapted from a novel by Walter Tevis, “The Queens’ Gambit” is a drama about a female chess prodigy named Beth…
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Become a Quadruple Threat in the Patent Arena With PowerPatent IP Analytics
Become a Quadruple Threat in the Patent Arena With PowerPatent IP Analytics Patent analytics is important because it provides insights and information on patents and the patent landscape, which can be used for various purposes, such as: Strategic decision making: Patent analytics can be used to inform strategic decisions in areas such as business development,…
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What to Do After a Final Office Action
Having received a final Office Action, there are a few things that you need to do to ensure that your application isn’t lost. One way to do this is to file a complete response to the Office Action and then ask the examiner to reconsider the Office Action. A final office action is issued by…