Registration Open for UIDP General Meeting
The next meeting of the University Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP) will be held in Lexington, Kentucky on October 17 – 19, 2012. These meetings are exceptionally useful for working through the…
Author: Jeffrey Waldin
USPTO Published Final Rule on Derivation Proceeding
With the change from first-to-invent to first-to-file, interference proceedings have been eliminated, and replaced with derivation proceedings. The distinction may appear subtle at first, but it reflects an important philosophical shift. …
Supporting Multiple Mechanisms for Recovery of Patent Expenses
Institutions employ a variety of mechanisms for the recovery of patent expenses. The culture of the institution heavily influences preference with respect to technology licensing terms, as well as institution…
USPTO to Publish Proposed Fee Schedule September 6
The proposed fee schedule is intended to reflect recovery of actual costs associated with the patent process, and actually reduces fees for most routine filing expenses. An open comment period…
USPTO Public Roundtable September 6
A public roundatable will be hosted at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria on Spetember 6, from 1:30 to 4:30. Participation is free and open to the public, and is also accessible through…
Advance look at AUTM Survey Results for FY 2011
The number of academic responses received for FY 2011 appears effectively the same as FY 2010. The roster of institutions with highest reported revenue also appears effectively the same. Northwestern retains its position due in no small…
USPTO roadshow information sessions for AIA start September 10
Eight information sessions will be held at different regional locations starting September 10 and ending September 28. The agenda includes separate slide presentations covering final and proposed rules, with a separate…
Multiple Pathways for Conflict of Interest Management
As the effective date approaches for implementation of the new PHS regulations, some institutions are still defining their processes for disclosure and certification. Among the most robust processes are those…
Temple University Technology Transfer Recognized for Growth
Temple University was recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal along with University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University for increase in technology transfer activity over the past year.
USPTO Promotes the Global Dossier Initiative
USPTO Director David Kappos describes in his blog the ongoing development of a global portal that could be used to handle patent filings across multiple offices. The expectation is that this portal…