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Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 days ago

The Third Way: Examiner Action Dates and the Allowance Rate Curve

Examining USPTO allowance rates by anchoring outcomes to examiner mail dates provides the most direct measure of examination policy by capturing the moment examiners make final decisions.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
6 days ago

Tie Goes to the Runner? Three Months of SMED Practice at the USPTO

Patent Director John Squires implemented a policy favoring applicants in close Section 101 eligibility calls through Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations, shifting examination standards toward applicant-friendly interpretations.
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