Friday, March 15, 2013

Comment Period Extended - Patent Application Preparation

SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a request for comments on the preparation of patent applications, seeking input on potential practices that applicants can employ at the drafting stage of a patent application in order to facilitate examination and bring more certainty to the scope of issued patents. The USPTO has received several requests for additional time to submit comments on the preparation of patent applications. Accordingly, the USPTO is extending the comment period to provide interested members of the public with additional time to submit comments to the USPTO.

DATES: Comment Deadline Date: To be assured of consideration, written comments must be received on or before April 15, 2013.

For complete information see http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-03-15/html/2013-06013.htm