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In patent applications, contracts, and statutes, every word and every punctuation mark must eliminate ambiguity rather than create it. One of the simplest yet most powerful tools for achieving that clarity is the serial comma—also called the Oxford comma or Harvard comma—the comma placed immediately before the coordinating conjunction (usually “and” or “or”) in a list of three or more items.
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For companies seeking patent protection across Europe, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), understanding the differences between the traditional granted European patent and the newer Unitary Patent (European patent with unitary effect) is crucial for managing Intellectual Property (IP). While both systems originate from a single application process at the European Patent Office (EPO), they differ significantly in their territorial effect and post-grant requirements.
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A clear patent application is as much about organization as it is about technical detail. A common mistake is haphazardly jumping between drawings, which disrupts the narrative and frustrates examiners who need to grasp your invention quickly.
The solution is both simple and effective: a disciplined, figure-by-figure approach. This method creates a logical pathway, guiding your reader smoothly through your invention's story.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is launching its Automated Search Pilot Program, introducing artificial intelligence into patent examination. This initiative could fundamentally change how inventors approach patent prosecution.
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For innovators in software and artificial intelligence, securing a patent in the United States requires clearing a significant initial hurdle: patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101. While an application must satisfy all requirements of US patent law, it is this specific criterion that most often determines the fate of computer-implemented inventions (CIIs).
