Selected points of interest are as follows: New regulations to streamline and clarify existing procedures. This is done through detailing e filing provisions, introducing the “division of trade mark applications” for partially refused applications,...
A central issue was whether it was appropriate, when considering whether a claim was obvious, to apply the so-called “teaching, suggestion or motivation” (TSM) test. The Supreme Court decided that the TSM test provides a “helpful insight” but criticised the lower...
Prioritised Examination As long as the patent claims are not too complex, and for a fee, the process of examination (and potentially grant) of a US patent can be accelerated. Virtual Marking Products should still be marked ‘patent’ or ‘pat.’...
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