Patent proofreading is an integral part of the patent lifecycle. Thus learning about the proofreading essentials will benefit us in many ways. You can check for mistakes in the patent application for avoiding additional patent rejection scenarios and financial losses. While we file the patent application, there are a number of challenging aspects that need to[…]
Before learning about the management of various patent details and related documents, let’s first understand the literal meaning of patent docketing. Organizing hundreds of patent applications at the same time is an excellent deal for patent law firms. It is difficult to keep track of many relevant documents, their deadlines, and timelines, reports, etc., without[…]
Before jumping directly into the Intellectual Property paralegal, let us first understand the meaning of the term ‘Paralegal.’ A paralegal is an individual who is not a lawyer, but their work seems very similar to them. They are trained and qualified. Generally, they are employed lawyers, corporation, law office, or under other entities to perform substantive[…]
Office Action is the opposition notified by the USPTO examiner in the patent application to point out some or all patent claims that contain issues. It is an official mode of communication between the patent examiner and the patent filer that clearly state areas of improvement, mistakes, or rejection, in the patent application. These are[…]
A legal document that enforces all the rights of the invention, in favor of the inventor, is Patent. To make sure that everything is correct inside it is patent proofreading. A patent includes claims and all other relevant information that reserves the rights of the inventor. In no other way will an individual or business can make[…]
Patent docketing is the service through which patent application management process can be simplified. It keeps track of all the essential documents, deadlines, timelines, forms, drawings of a patent. Most of the of the patent law firms even hire docketing professionals to tackle and maintain the records. Customization is done based on the client’s requirements and ability[…]
Paralegals, Lawyers, Attorneys- all of them are people who deal with legal procedures at different stages of the patent prosecution process. They hold deep and minute technical differences from their professional role, experience, the way of work, etc. It is also stated in an International Legal Magazine that they are often misunderstood and used interchangeably[…]
Office Action is the communication medium between the patent examiner and filer. It states the areas of improvement within the patent application. It includes mistakes, or rejection, in the patent application. To clarify or pass the form from the patent examiner, the possible changes are specified. Just like a patent application, an office action is also[…]
Patent claims are the most critical part of the application. It defines the scope of the invention. The areas described in the claims state what is covered under it and what not. Patent claims are the legal basis of any patent protection. It creates a boundary to protect the claims stated for the invention. You need full technical (domain-based) and[…]
Effective management of all patent prospects allows efficient patent docketing. Patent docketing includes keeping track of all the relevant documents, deadlines, timelines, forms, drawings, etc. within a database. It also manages a calendar to make alerts and reminders. It is regarding all the schedules, as per the USPTO guidelines. Efficient Patent Docketing Tips Let’s look[…]