Examiner interviews are one of the most powerful tools to help both inventors and examiners understand and overcome specific issues during prosecution. Direct discussions between an applicant and an examiner can help bridge the gap between misunderstandings of prior art, the invention, or statements in the specification. Join Gene Quinn, President & CEO of IPWatchdog.com and twice named one of the…
The solid-state structure of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) can profoundly affect its properties. Consider, for example, drug delivery. In order for an orally dosed medicament to have biological efficacy, it must release the API in vivo for transport to the target. If the solubility of the API is too low, there will be insufficient API for efficacy. If the…
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is becoming an increasingly important tool for companies all around the world, with strategic use on the rise for a variety of reasons. Did you know, for example, that if you proceed to PCT Chapter II at a cost of $600 and choose the U.S. as your searching authority, your National Stage fees for Examination…
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