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A Selection of IP-related Posts by Schott, P.C.

USPTO Adds Another Final Office Action Option: P3 Pilot Program

The USPTO recently announced a 6 month pilot program to give applicants another option for responding to final office actions. Here is ...
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2016 May Patent Law Update

By Stephen B. SchottPRIORITY DATES OF EARLIER APPLICATIONSImmersion Corp. v. HTC Corp, Civil Action No. 12-259-RGA, (D.Del 2015)This case is ...
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Federal Circuit: Software Not An Abstract Idea—Is Patentable

Software patents are alive. Again. Many pundits have been saying it since the Supreme Court’s Alice decision on patentable subject matter in ...
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April 2016 Patent Law Update

USPTO Subject Matter Guidelines UpdatedIf you haven’t seen them, the USPTO published patentable subject matter hypotheticals, with an accompanying ...
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Patents vs. Trade Secret: Which is Right for You?

An Article in Schott, P.C.’s IP Law For Start-ups SeriesBy Stephen B. SchottPatents prevent others from using your idea in ...
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2 Minute IP: How Can I Get My Patent Faster?

https://player.vimeo.com/video/158730164 If you have questions, contact me.If you want IdeaEsq delivered to your inbox, sign up for the daily ...
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