Board of Patent Appeals

Appeals in Patent Prosecution – Another Way to Cut the Deck

By John Hammond and Bob Gunderman on June 17, 2015

Reaching the Appeal Decision Point – As regular readers of this column know, after a patent application is filed, a series of proceedings known as prosecution (1) occurs between the Applicant (typically represented by […]

“This action is FINAL.” Or Not – “FINAL” Rejection Doesn’t Mean Final

By John Hammond and Bob Gunderman on June 10, 2015

Forewarned by Four Words – It’s been about four months since your patent practitioner worked with you to file an Amendment in response to an Office Action received from the USPTO in […]

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Board of Patent Appeals

Appeals in Patent Prosecution – Another Way to Cut the Deck

“This action is FINAL.” Or Not – “FINAL” Rejection Doesn’t Mean Final

ROBERT D. GUNDERMAN P.E.

JOHN M HAMMOND P.E.

PATENT EDUCATION