Notice Regarding Options for Amendments by Patent Owner Through Reissue or Reexamination During a Pending AIA Trial Proceeding

Please see the following announcement in the Federal Register regarding “Notice Regarding Options for Amendments by Patent Owner Through Reissue or Reexamination During a Pending AIA Trial Proceeding.”

[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 77 (Monday, April 22, 2019)]

[Notices]

[Pages 16654-16658]

From the Federal Register Online 

Please see [FR Doc No: 2019-08022]

Requirements for Patent Applications Containing Nucleotide Sequence and/or Amino Acid Sequence Disclosures

Please see the following announcement in the Federal Register regarding “Requirements for Patent Applications Containing Nucleotide Sequence and/or Amino Acid Sequence Disclosures.”

[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 77 (Monday, April 22, 2019)]

[Notices]

[Pages 16652-16654]

From the Federal Register Online  

Please see [FR Doc No: 2019-08027]

Patent Cooperation Treaty -- Proposed collection; comment Request

Please see the following announcement in the Federal Register regarding “Patent Cooperation Treaty.”

[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 77 (Monday, April 22, 2019)]

[Notices]

[Pages 16658-16662]

From the Federal Register Online  

Please see [FR Doc No: 2019-08026]

Pre-examination notice revisions

Beginning April 22, USPTO customers will see changes to various pre-examination notices for patent applications. Some of these changes were made in response to feedback from customers.

In general, the revised notices:

• More clearly define the required items and corrections needed to complete the application and ready it for examination
• Create consistency between the practices for nonprovisional applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) and national stage applications under 35 U.S.C. 371

If you have questions regarding a pre-examination notice received in an application filed under 35 U.S.C. 111, please contact the Application Assistance Unit at (571) 272-4000. Questions regarding a pre-examination notice received in a national stage application under 35 U.S.C. 371 should be directed to the person listed on the notice or, alternatively, the PCT help desk at (571) 272-4300.

TPAC quarterly meeting

The next quarterly meeting of the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) will be held on Friday, April 26.

You can attend this meeting at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, or watch it online.

The agenda and webcast link are available on the event page of the USPTO website.

STEM Summer Program @CampInvention

Camp Invention is a STEM Summer Program that turns curious students into innovative thinkers.

There's still time to sign up for @CampInvention. Take a look at what some past campers had to say about the program, and look for a camp near you: http://bit.ly/2GhOFqo.

Spanish language Inventor Info Chat

La serie de seminarios de ciber chat de la Oficina de Patentes y Marcas regresa el 18 de abril a las 2 de la tarde hasta las 3 de la tarde, ET con una presentacion informativa titulada, "Cómo presentar una solicitud de patente provisional, o no provisional usando el sistema electrónico de presentación de solicitudes de patentes EFS-Web."

Resumen de la presentación:

• Instrucciones de cómo utilizar EFS para presentar una solicitud provisional
• Instrucciones de cómo utilizar EFS para presentar una solicitud no provisional
• Demostración de como completar formularios
• Uso de PAIR público para comprobar el estado de la solicitud
• Descripción de los requisitos de formularios para diferentes procesos

Puede enviar sus preguntas a inventorinfochat@uspto.gov durante el evento. Para obtener ayuda, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a oidevents@uspto.gov o visite nuestra página web para ver todos los próximos programas.

English translation:

The USPTO’s Inventor Info Chat webinar series returns on April 18, 2 - 3 p.m. ET with an informative presentation, "How to file a provisional or non-provisional patent application using the electronic filing system for EFS-Web patent applications."

Presentation summary:

• Instructions on how to use EFS to file a provisional application
• Instructions on how to use EFS to submit a non-provisional application
• Demonstration of how to complete forms
• Use of public PAIR to check the status of the application
• Understand the requirements of forms for different processes

You can send your questions to inventorinfochat@uspto.gov during the event. For help, please send an email to oidevents@uspto.gov or visit our webpage to see all upcoming programs.

Don't miss these World IP Day events

USPTO will hold two special events this month in celebration of World IP Day and this year's theme, "Reach for the Gold: IP and Sports."

A conversation with Shawn Springs

On Monday April 22, from 11 a.m. to noon, join a discussion at the USPTO headquarters or via livestream with former professional football player and entrepreneur Shawn Springs and Deputy Director of the USPTO Laura Peter.

After playing for 13 seasons in the NFL, Springs founded Windpact, which uses his patented Crash Cloud technology in football helmets to protect players from severe head injuries. The technology has applications in a variety of sports, as well as in the automotive industry and military sector.

After the discussion, meet representatives from sports companies and groups at an interactive exhibition until 2 p.m.

World IP Day – Capitol Hill

On Monday April 29, attend the USPTO annual celebration of World Intellectual Property Day on Capitol Hill from 4 – 6:30 p.m. in the Rayburn House Office Building Foyer.

Keynote speaker Dr. Phil Wagner, CEO of Sparta Science, will demonstrate his company’s force plate technology, which helps predict injury risks for athletes. Other speakers will include Deputy Director of the USPTO Laura Peter, Deputy Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization John Sandage, and members of Congress.

Presentations will run from 4 – 5:30 p.m. and a reception will follow.