As if you didn't have enough to worry about: current ethics issues for intellectual property practitioners

Article Abstract:

The author discusses ethics issues specific to the practice of intellectual property law. Topics include inequitable conduct stemming from the failure to disclose material information, or from submission of false information, and failure to advise an infringement defendant on insurance coverage.

Analysis, Intellectual property, Legal ethics

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Responding to prior art rejections - an analytical framework

Article Abstract:

The authors present an analytical framework for responding to rejections of prior art claims before the US Patent & Trademark Office.

Models, Prior art (Patent law)

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Did you ever notice? Official notice in rejections

Article Abstract:

The doctrine of official notice may be involved when the US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) rejects a patent application. Official notice has two rationales: to promote administrative efficiency and to take advantage of the PTO's technical expertise. Official notice may be taken either of widely notorious facts or of facts capable of prompt and indisputable verification. PTO Examiners should refrain from relying on official notice unless applicants have been forewarned.

Notice (Law)

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