ARE Patent Law Alert: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Updated Fee Schedule effective October 2, 2020

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is setting or adjusting patent fees for Fiscal Year 2020, which is the first increase to such fees in almost three years. The new fees go into effect on October 2, 2020, except for the surcharge for non-DOCX filings, which is effective on January 1, 2022.   […]

ARE Patent Law Alert: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Announces New Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program

On July 2, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched the Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program, a new program designed to expedite appellate review of patent applications that have been subjected to a final rejection. The pilot sets a target for the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to reach a decision on […]