Title :
Ten Things to Know When Your Patent Application Is Allowed
Author :
Gaff, Brian M. ; Toppin, Catherine J.
Abstract :
The article presents 10 things to keep in mind while a patent application is pending before the US Patent Office. They are - IDS submission; continuing applications; checking patent term adjustment; ownership and title; certificates of correction; maintenance fees; patent reissue; patent reexamination; foreign filing; and patent marking.
Keywords :
finance; legislation; patents; US Patent Office; correction certificates; foreign patent filing; information disclosure statement; maintenance fees; patent marking; patent reexamination; patent reissue; patent term adjustment; Computing and the law;
DOI :
10.1109/MC.2011.295
