Major changes to patent rules

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The final changes to the Rules of Patent Practice were published in the Federal Register on Oct 10, 1997 in 'Changes to Patent Practice and Procedure.' Significant time and cost saving changes, which will reduce applicant burden, have been made after public notice and comment. Areas of change include application filing, deceptive intent, appeals, and time periods.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Patent Law

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Does the U.S.P.T.O. have authority to grant patents for novel varieties of sexually reproducing plants?

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The author analyzes the question of whether the US Patent and Trademark Office may issue patents to developers of new varieties of sexually reproduced plants. The history of law protecting sexually reproduced plant varieties is provided, along with applicable US and European Union law.

European Union, Intellectual property, Genetically modified plants, Powers and duties, United States. Patent and Trademark Office

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Uncertainty concerning when application publications and patents are effective as references

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The author discusses the confusion generated by amendments to Patent Code section 102(e) in the American Inventors Protection Act of 1999 in regards to when US application publications and international patent applications are effective as references.

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