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fromPatently-O
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

The Surprising Headline of 2025: USPTO Stability?

USPTO issued ~325,800 utility patents in 2025, unchanged from 2024; design patents rose 10% to a record 52,000.
fromPatently-O
8 months ago
Intellectual property law

The Priority Paradox: In re Floyd Highlights the Dual Standards of Written Description and Anticipation

Design patents require careful planning to ensure consistency with prior utility patents.
fromPatently-O
8 months ago
Intellectual property law

The Priority Paradox: In re Floyd Highlights the Dual Standards of Written Description and Anticipation

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