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[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

Did you miss my presentation yesterday? No problem!

Check out a recording of "Patent Primer for Startups & Entrepreneurs" here -- https://t.co/h65Pzs8F0l

#patents #startups #entrepreneurs

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

10 seconds in...HUGE fan of the new & improved look of the transaction history / file wrapper!!! Much easier to follow....way to go @uspto ‼️

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

Whoa, Patent Center looks different already 👀

We were just getting accustomed to the previous look...we'll see how it goes🤞🤞🤞

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

Whoa, Patent Center looks different already 👀

We were just getting accustomed to the previous look...we'll see how it goes🤞🤞🤞

[USPTO @uspto]

While researching enzymes to help people diagnosed with breast cancer, @InventorsHOF inductee Angela Hartley Brodie fought against the bias that she didn’t belong in medicine and research. Learn more about her work: https://t.co/JFlipMTKJg

[USPTO @uspto]

We are berry excited to celebrate #PiDay! In 1926, Julia Twohey invented a sheet metal pie plate with a gutter to catch the juices of berries that overflow during baking. The gutter was designed to be shallow so heat could contact the wall for a thorough bake.

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

Another good habit --

Using the info shown on Private PAIR (for, e.g., examiner, art unit, confirmation no., etc.) in correspondence with the Patent Office.

The info printed on the Office's previous correspondence can be outdated, so best to use PAIR or Patent Center info.

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

Two valuable patent practitioner habits:

1) Always checking the current @uspto fee schedule before paying fees -- https://t.co/r6NAUKuBbk

2) Always downloading and using the latest & greatest USPTO forms -- https://t.co/3TtbypSXwi

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

Two valuable patent practitioner habits:

1) Always checking the current @uspto fee schedule before paying fees -- https://t.co/r6NAUKuBbk

2) Always downloading and using the latest & greatest USPTO forms -- https://t.co/3TtbypSXwi

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

A key takeaway -- "the pendency between issue fee payment and grant of the patent is expected to be substantially reduced."

This article rightly discusses this in detail as the first of its "Practical Considerations."

[IP Law News @IPLawAlerts]

U.S. Patents Will Soon Be Issued Electronically: What Does This Mean to You? https://t.co/b98GLboRBx | by @procopiolaw

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

@FITCInc 👏👏👏

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

PSA -- scammers have been working overtime, apparently. Been hearing a lot from clients and colleagues regarding imposter emails and physical mailings.

Great rule of thumb -- send any and all correspondence re patents/trademarks to your friendly IP counsel for verification.

[Adam Mossoff @AdamMossoff]

On this date in #innovation history: Carl G. Mayer, the nephew of Oscar Mayer, receives a design #patent in 1954 for his creation of the famous Wienermobile #PatentsMatter @uspto @oscarmayer

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

Happening later this week -- a useful webinar for startups, entrepreneurs, and more...from our friends at @fitcheven. Looks like a good one.

"Navigating the Patent Gauntlet: Considerations for New Product Launch"

https://t.co/haoBXXJsjF

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

A little late to this party, but the "rocket docket" design patent application filings are pretty great.

However, if practitioners are not outsourcing the "preexamination search" portion, I suspect a few may eventually regret that decision.

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

Honestly, was recently thinking about a solution like this. Hopefully, this can soon become a reality --

"Drinking in the Ocean Air"
https://t.co/5ptDqYP47c

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

FYI -- "e-Office Action notification temporarily suspended due to technical issues"

(noticed we weren't receiving the normal alerts via email, this explains why)

https://t.co/dmrItEaWWw

[Matt Margolis @ItsMattsLaw]

Requiring a wet signature is the “cover letter required” of contracts

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

omg too funny 😂

[Wen Xie @Wen_Xie_IPviews]

Your non provisional app after filing docx

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

@trace_jax3 @MichaelBielski *cough cough* (and feel free to share)

https://t.co/xBEu43yQyr

[Bass Patent Law @BassPatent]

@MichaelBielski "I think inventors need to spend as much time on the business side of things as they do on the patenting side."

Especially for small businesses and entrepreneurs, this is SUPER important.

[Trace Jackson @Trace_Jackson3]

@MichaelBielski A patent is not a business plan.

I try to emphasize this in most of my consults. Considering the cost to obtain a patent (let alone enforce it), it's critical to know where the patent fits into your business.