Just because something is called “typical” does not mean its scope is clear to the USPTO.

An example of how to ensure proper consideration of AFCP requests.

The PTAB does not take kindly to attacks on the Examiner’s technical skill level.

Read about two sides of the analogous art coin.

Enjoy some social media stories courtesy of Facebook and the PTAB

Examiner speculation, if present, can be a weak point of a rejection on appeal, as illustrated in a recent PTAB decision.

A new informative decision on Section 101 shows how an invention using a neural network is patentable under Section 101 and the most recent USPTO guidelines on subject matter eligibility.

United Technologies tackles Section 112 rejections relating to enablement and possession regarding a claim limitation for an open-ended gear ratio.

If the prior art already addresses the motivation to combine, you have a hindsight-based rejection.

Why patent applications sometimes includes things those skilled in the art my think have nothing to do with the “invention.”

The PTAB uses the specification’s explanation of technical issues addressed by the invention to find that the claims overcome Section 101 by integrating an abstract idea into a practical application under the USPTO’s Revised Eligibility Guidelines.

If you allege an examiner is using advantages from the specification, make sure you cite to specification for support.

AI patent/article drafting - which one is easier?

Restrictions - how to think about them and respond.

Halloween at the PTAB can be a bit scary when dealing with obviousness

There is no such thing as “broad claims” or “narrow claims” in the abstract. It’s all relative to the state of the art.

Design Choice - compare and contrast two new informative decisions from the PTAB.

Read this post to find some tips and tricks on avoiding RCEs

Section 112(f) claims might be something to reconsider - precisely because infringers seem to think its still a scary benefit for patent applicants.

Patent searching for drafting is not the same as patent searching for examination. Special thanks to Eugene Lhymn for the inspiration related to this post.