The PTAB explains MPEP 2115 and cited case law to help limit the ignoring of claim elements by examiners in 3D printing invention.

Another PTAB reversal of a decision from art unit 3747 involving Sections 112 and 103.

Learn how a new Federal Circuit case can teach you how to broaden your design patent filings.

Examiner’s claim interpretations must not be inconsistent with the evidence of record.

While examiners may not like “and/or,” the PTAB’s own decisions will likely move more and more applicants toward this language.

Understand what is required to be shown in patent drawings for US applications.

Patent applicants actually used to submit their software code to the USPTO via microfiche.

Yet another improper rejection from Art Unit 3747 on a written description issue.

FOIA requests reveal USPTO emails that illustrate violations of procedures when re-opening prosecution

Wake boarding design turns out to be “obvious” according to the Federal Circuit.