Try our Advanced Search for more refined results

Expert Analysis

Beware Risks When Expediting USPTO Examination

Law360, New York (February 20, 2013, 12:44 PM EST) -- Right now, the U.S. Patent and Trademark office offers four programs for expediting examination of utility applications: Track 1 prioritized examination, accelerated examination (AE), the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH), and "petitions to make special" based on an applicant's age or health. These programs have different requirements and offer different advantages. They also carry different risks and potential penalties. These risks and drawbacks differ significantly and should play a role in any decision to pursue expedited examination....

Law360 is on it, so you are, too.

A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence. Over 200 articles are published daily across more than 60 topics, industries, practice areas and jurisdictions.


A Law360 subscription includes features such as

  • Daily newsletters
  • Expert analysis
  • Mobile app
  • Advanced search
  • Judge information
  • Real-time alerts
  • 450K+ searchable archived articles

And more!

Experience Law360 today with a free 7-day trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login

Related Sections

Law Firms

Companies

Government Agencies

Hello! I'm Law360's automated support bot.

How can I help you today?

For example, you can type:
  • I forgot my password
  • I took a free trial but didn't get a verification email
  • How do I sign up for a newsletter?
Ask a question!