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You’re Allowed! A Founder’s Guide to the Notice of Allowance
Got a USPTO Notice of Allowance? Learn what it means, the 3-month issue fee deadline, drawing fixes, and continuation decisions before your patent issues.
Going Global: Your Checklist for National Phase Entry Requirements
PCT national phase deadlines and U.S. national stage entry requirements under 35 U.S.C. §371: the 30-month rule, fees, IDS duties, and a day-one checklist.
Defining Your Invention: Understanding the Limits and Power of Markush Claims
A Markush structure covers a closed group of compounds. Learn where that protection ends and how to draft claims that survive prosecution and litigation.
How Long Will Your Patent Actually Last? Factors That Impact Patent Term
A terminal disclaimer can permanently erase years of patent term adjustment in one filing. Learn how USPTO delay, PTA, & PTE set your patent’s real expiration.
Incomplete IDS Filings and the Duty of Disclosure: The Serious Consequences of Hiding Prior Art
An incomplete IDS can render a patent unenforceable. Learn how the duty of disclosure works, when omissions trigger inequitable conduct, and how to stay protected.
Avoiding Double Patenting Issues: A Practical Guide for Corporate IP Managers
Practical guidance on resolving statutory and obviousness-type double patenting rejections, filing terminal disclaimers, and managing ODP portfolio risk.
