Provisional double patenting rejections at the PTAB often result with a “punt”.

Proper framing of the argument as to why a reference fails to show a claimed feature.

Don’t let examiners and supervisors ignore declaration evidence.

Can an examiner issue a first office action without examining the claims for novelty and inventiveness by alleging the claims are too unclear?

Sometimes high-tech isn’t so high-tech, and that’s when Section 101 can be trouble.

Method of manufacture limitations in a structural claim can be limiting.

Minimizing re-opening of prosecution after an at least partially successful PTAB decision.

Federal Circuit rubber stamps re-opening of prosecution in Hyatt.

The Nobel Prize in Economics Confirms the Criticality of Protecting Innovation

Re-opening prosecution can sometimes provide the applicant with leverage if it is set up right from the start.