Copyright Office Proposes Rules for Initiating Copyright Claims Board Proceedings

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September 29, 2021

The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a proposed rule to establish procedures governing the initial stages of proceedings before the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). The proposed rule also establishes requirements regarding the directory for designated service agents. Initial public comments are due on October 29, 2021. Reply comments are due on November 15, 2021.

The Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2020 directs the Register of Copyrights to establish regulations for all stages of a proceeding before the CCB. The proposed rule includes procedures for the initial stages of the proceeding, including the following:

• Filing an initial claim,
• Compliance review by a copyright claims attorney,
• Service and waiver of service,
• CCB issuance of a second notice,
• Opting out, and
• Filing a response and any counterclaims.

The Copyright Office welcomes comments on the proposed procedures, which were developed in light of the statutory mandate to create an efficient and user-friendly forum for small copyright claims.

For additional information, please visit the Office’s website.

 

Patent Trial and Appeal Board

Learn about common arguments before the PTAB

Join the next Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Boardside Chat webinar on Thursday, September 30, from noon to 1 p.m. ET, for a discussion about common arguments before the PTAB. Judge John Jeffery and Patent Attorney Andreas Baltatzis will focus primarily on arguments in ex parte appeals cases. Register in advance. The webinar is free and open to all. Captioning service will be provided. There will be a Q&A session at the end. Please send questions in advance or during the webinar to PTABBoardsideChat@uspto.gov. More information is available on the PTAB Boardside Chat page of the USPTO website.

Notices in the Federal Register relevant to USPTO

 Federal Register

Vol. 86, No. 184

Monday, September 27, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office

NOTICES

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery,

53287–53288 [2021–20949]                                                 [TEXT]  [PDF]

 

Federal Register

Vol. 86, No. 183

Friday, September 24, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office

RULES

2021 Increase of the Annual Limit on Accepted Requests for Track One Prioritized

Examination,

52988–52991 [2021–20530]                                                 [TEXT]  [PDF]

NOTICES

Term of Patent; Grant of Interim Extension:

No. 7,057,053; Vernakalant Hydrochloride,

53036–53037 [2021–20761]                                                 [TEXT]  [PDF]

No. 7,259,184; Vernakalant Hydrochloride

53036 [2021–20764]                                                            [TEXT]  [PDF]

No. 7,524,879; Vernakalant Hydrochloride,

53036 [2021–20765]                                                            [TEXT]  [PDF]

Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 180 Tuesday, September 21, 2021, USPTO

 Federal Register

Vol. 86, No. 180

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

 

Patent and Trademark Office

 

NOTICES

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Approvals:

Rules for Patent Maintenance Fees,

52446–52447 [2021–20340]                                                 [TEXT]  [PDF]

 

Federal Register

Vol. 86, No. 181

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

 

NOTICES

Administrative Updates to the General Requirements Bulletin for Admission to the Examination for Registration to Practice in Patent Cases,

52652–52653 [2021–20378]                                                 [TEXT]  [PDF]

 

The Eastern Regional Outreach Office is delighted to share information about FREE upcoming USPTO virtual events.

 

The Eastern Regional Outreach Office is delighted to share information about FREE upcoming USPTO virtual events. Register soon because space is limited. We hope you’re able to join us!

 

Thursday, September 23, 2021 4:00 PM Do You Know @USPTO – Back to school with the USPTO’s Office of Education Register

 

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 12:00 PM Women Athletes Inspiring Your Entrepreneurship & IP Journey Register

This Thursday, September 23: PTAB Inventor Hour webinar

 

This Thursday: PTAB Inventor Hour webinar

Are you an inventor or new to Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) proceedings? Join us this Thursday, September 23, at noon ET, to learn more about all aspects of ex parte appeals, America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings, and PTAB operations. Register now.  Each Inventor Hour webinar covers the basics about some aspect of an ex parte appeal or an AIA proceeding. Sessions feature useful and interesting information, such as practice tips, case studies, and Board history. The webinars also introduce an administrative patent judge or a PTAB staff member, so you can learn more about the Board’s decision-makers and those working behind the scenes. In short, Inventor Hour webinars offer something for everyone.   Episode 2 will cover these topics: Meet a member of the Board Operations Division Appeal byte (information on ex parte appeals) Explore the PTAB webpage Trial byte (information on AIA proceedings) Hearing byte (information on oral hearings) Case study (a closer look at an AIA proceeding) Join us and see how this webinar series can enrich your understanding of the PTAB. You can send questions in advance or during the webinar to PTABInventorHour@uspto.gov.  Register in advance. The event is free and open to all. Captioning service will be provided.

2021 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program

USPTO Alert

Attend the 2021 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program

Hispanic innovation and entrepreneurship

Don’t miss the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) 2021 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program on Wednesday, October 13, from 1–4 p.m. ET. This free event is a great chance for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and intellectual property (IP) professionals to learn about resources available to the Hispanic innovation community.

Register early for this special online event: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../2021-hispanic-innovation...

Take this opportunity to:

Hear from a successful inventor about how IP can be a key to your success.

Learn about building networks in your community and finding mentors.

Discover USPTO resources for inventors and entrepreneurs.

View the agenda on the USPTO website: https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/general-help/2021-hispanic-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-program?utm_campaign=subscriptioncenter&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

This program is presented by the Office of Innovation Outreach. For more information, please contact InnovationOutreach@USPTO.gov.