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Amending Claims Under Article 19 vs Article 34: Which to Use

Amending Claims Under Article 19 vs Article 34: Which to Use

Learn when to amend claims under Article 19 or 34 in the PCT process to maximize protection and avoid extra costs.

Chapter II (Demand) Strategy: When It’s Worth It

Chapter II (Demand) Strategy: When It’s Worth It

Find out when filing a PCT Chapter II Demand makes sense—and how it can strengthen your patent before national entry.

PCT Search Report & Written Opinion: What to Do Next

PCT Search Report & Written Opinion: What to Do Next

Got your PCT Search Report and Written Opinion? Learn what they mean and the smartest next steps for stronger claims.

Choosing the Right ISA/IPEA: Cost, Speed, and Quality

Choosing the Right ISA/IPEA: Cost, Speed, and Quality

Compare ISAs and IPEAs by cost, speed, and quality to choose the best international search authority for your PCT filing.

PCT Timeline Made Simple: 12, 16, 22, 30/31 Months

PCT Timeline Made Simple: 12, 16, 22, 30/31 Months

Understand key PCT deadlines—stay on track, avoid mistakes, and plan your global patent path easily.

PCT Basics: How the International Patent Route Works

PCT Basics: How the International Patent Route Works

Learn how the PCT system helps you file one patent for global protection. Simple, fast, and smart for startups.

Playbook: Year-by-Year Plan to Maximize PTA/PTE Across a Portfolio

Playbook: Year-by-Year Plan to Maximize PTA/PTE Across a Portfolio

Follow a clear, year-by-year playbook to capture every possible day of patent term extension across your portfolio.

M&A and Licensing: Valuing Extra Patent Term

M&A and Licensing: Valuing Extra Patent Term

See how extended patent term drives deal value in M&A and licensing—and how to calculate it right.

Analytics Dashboards for PTA/PTE: KPIs That Matter

Analytics Dashboards for PTA/PTE: KPIs That Matter

Track the right PTA/PTE KPIs. Learn how analytics dashboards can boost visibility, accuracy, and ROI across your IP.

Quality Control Checklist: PTA/PTE Errors to Catch Before Filing

Quality Control Checklist: PTA/PTE Errors to Catch Before Filing

Avoid costly PTA/PTE mistakes. Use this simple checklist to ensure accurate filings and preserve every day of term.

Portfolio Strategy: Which Assets Deserve PTA/PTE Spend

Portfolio Strategy: Which Assets Deserve PTA/PTE Spend

Get practical tips on choosing which patents deserve PTA/PTE investment to maximize your IP portfolio’s value.

Late Responses, Holidays, and Extensions: Term Risks to Watch

Late Responses, Holidays, and Extensions: Term Risks to Watch

See how small timing issues—like holidays or late filings—can cut your patent term short and how to avoid it.

Provisional Filings and Priority: Downstream Effects on Term

Provisional Filings and Priority: Downstream Effects on Term

Learn how provisional filings impact patent term adjustments and how early choices shape long-term protection.

Case Law Roundup: PTA/PTE Decisions You Should Know

Case Law Roundup: PTA/PTE Decisions You Should Know

Stay ahead with the latest PTA/PTE case law updates. See how key decisions shape patent term strategy and outcomes.

SPCs in Europe vs US PTE: Key Differences for Global Teams

SPCs in Europe vs US PTE: Key Differences for Global Teams

Compare SPCs in Europe with US PTE rules. Learn what global patent teams need to know to protect product exclusivity.

Combining PTA and PTE: Can You Stack Them?

Combining PTA and PTE: Can You Stack Them?

Find out whether you can combine PTA and PTE—and how smart strategy can help extend your patent’s life even further.

One Patent Per Product Rule: Picking the Best Patent for PTE

One Patent Per Product Rule: Picking the Best Patent for PTE

Understand the one-patent-per-product rule and learn how to choose the right patent to maximize PTE benefits.

Labeling Changes, Supplements, and PTE: Common Pitfalls

Labeling Changes, Supplements, and PTE: Common Pitfalls

Discover how labeling updates and supplements affect PTE filings. Avoid hidden traps that can cost patent term protection.

PTE Application Timeline: What to File and When

PTE Application Timeline: What to File and When

Learn the full PTE filing timeline—what to submit, when to act, and how to avoid costly delays in patent term extension.

Clinical and Regulatory Milestones That Drive PTE

Clinical and Regulatory Milestones That Drive PTE

Discover which FDA milestones trigger PTE rights. Learn how to plan development timelines for maximum protection.

Drug vs Biologic vs Device: Who Can Get PTE?

Drug vs Biologic vs Device: Who Can Get PTE?

See how PTE applies differently to drugs, biologics, and devices. Learn who qualifies and how to extend exclusivity.

PTE Basics: FDA, 35 U.S.C. §156, and Eligibility

PTE Basics: FDA, 35 U.S.C. §156, and Eligibility

Understand Patent Term Extension basics—eligibility, FDA process, and how §156 adds valuable long-term market protection.

AFCP 2.0, Interviews, and PTA: Strategy to Save Days

AFCP 2.0, Interviews, and PTA: Strategy to Save Days

Combine AFCP 2.0, examiner interviews, and PTA tracking to shorten review time and save precious patent days.

Examiner Delays You Can Leverage to Gain PTA

Examiner Delays You Can Leverage to Gain PTA

Turn examiner delays into PTA gains. Learn how to document and claim valuable extra patent days effectively and efficiently.

IDS Timing and PTA: Avoiding Hidden Day Losses

IDS Timing and PTA: Avoiding Hidden Day Losses

Learn how IDS timing affects your PTA. Avoid hidden day losses and keep your valuable patent term strong and secure.

Docketing for PTA: Deadlines That Protect Your Days

Docketing for PTA: Deadlines That Protect Your Days

Stay on top of PTA deadlines. Smart docketing keeps your patent term fully intact and maximizes protection.

Patent Term Calculator: Build vs Buy vs USPTO Tools

Patent Term Calculator: Build vs Buy vs USPTO Tools

Compare patent term calculators—build your own, buy one, or use USPTO tools. Find the best fit for your workflow.

Terminal Disclaimers: How They Limit PTA and What to Do

Terminal Disclaimers: How They Limit PTA and What to Do

Learn how terminal disclaimers shorten your patent term and what smart steps you can take to reduce the loss.

Continuations, Divisionals, CIPs: Impact on Patent Term

Continuations, Divisionals, CIPs: Impact on Patent Term

See how continuations, divisionals, and CIPs affect patent term and strategy. Make smart choices to maximize protection.

How RCEs Affect PTA (and When to Use Them)

How RCEs Affect PTA (and When to Use Them)

Find out how RCEs impact your patent term adjustment and when using them is the smart move for faster allowance.

Appealing a PTA Decision: When It’s Worth It

Appealing a PTA Decision: When It’s Worth It

Thinking of appealing a PTA decision? Learn when it’s worth the effort and how to make your case effectively.

Requesting PTA Reconsideration: Forms, Timing, Templates

Requesting PTA Reconsideration: Forms, Timing, Templates

Learn how to request PTA reconsideration correctly—forms, timing, and templates that help recover lost patent days.

Applicant Delay: Actions That Cut Your PTA (and How to Avoid Them)

Applicant Delay: Actions That Cut Your PTA (and How to Avoid Them)

Avoid costly applicant delays. Learn which actions reduce PTA and how to keep every day of patent protection you’ve earned.

USPTO “A/B/C” Delays Explained for PTA

USPTO “A/B/C” Delays Explained for PTA

Decode USPTO “A/B/C” delays. Learn how each delay type impacts your patent term adjustment and how to track them.

How to Calculate Patent Term Adjustment Step by Step

How to Calculate Patent Term Adjustment Step by Step

Follow a simple step-by-step guide to calculate your patent term adjustment (PTA) and avoid losing valuable protection time.

PTA vs PTE: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

PTA vs PTE: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Understand PTA vs. PTE and how they affect patent life. Learn the key differences to protect your innovation longer.

Post-Appeal Options: Remand, RCE, or Continuation—What’s Next?

Post-Appeal Options: Remand, RCE, or Continuation—What’s Next?

Explore post-appeal options like remand, RCE, or continuation. Learn what’s next and how to move your patent forward.

KPIs That Matter: Win Rate, Cycle Time, and Cost per Allowance

KPIs That Matter: Win Rate, Cycle Time, and Cost per Allowance

Track the KPIs that drive better patent outcomes—win rate, cycle time, and cost per allowance—for smarter IP strategy.

Portfolio View: When to Appeal One Case and RCE Another

Portfolio View: When to Appeal One Case and RCE Another

Find balance in your patent portfolio. Learn when to appeal one case and file an RCE for another to optimize results.

Using Prior Appeals and Decisions to Support Your Case

Using Prior Appeals and Decisions to Support Your Case

Boost your appeal with insights from prior cases. Learn how to use past decisions to strengthen your patent arguments.

Drafting Amendments That Survive Appeal and Prosecution

Drafting Amendments That Survive Appeal and Prosecution

Write patent amendments that stand up in appeal and prosecution. Avoid rejections and keep your patent on track.

Appeal Conference Strategy: What to Present and What to Hold Back

Appeal Conference Strategy: What to Present and What to Hold Back

Win more appeals with a clear conference strategy. Learn what to show, what to hold back, and how to align your arguments.

Interview Before Appeal: Scripts That Shift Examiner Positions

Interview Before Appeal: Scripts That Shift Examiner Positions

Master pre-appeal interviews. Get real scripts and tactics that persuade examiners and move your patent toward allowance.

Building the Record: Make Your File History Appeal-Ready

Building the Record: Make Your File History Appeal-Ready

Learn how to build a patent record that stands up on appeal. Make your file history clear, strong, and ready to win.

Should You File a Continuation Instead of Appealing?

Should You File a Continuation Instead of Appealing?

Find out when filing a continuation beats an appeal for faster, stronger patent protection and more flexibility.

AFCP 2.0 vs. RCE: Which One Gets You to Allowance Faster?

AFCP 2.0 vs. RCE: Which One Gets You to Allowance Faster?

Compare AFCP 2.0 vs RCE to see which speeds patent allowance. Learn smart strategies to cut prosecution time and cost.

Timing an RCE: Preserve Momentum Without Resetting Everything

Timing an RCE: Preserve Momentum Without Resetting Everything

Learn when to file an RCE to keep momentum without starting over. Smart timing helps you save money and move faster to allowance.

Appeal Outcomes: What Happens If You Win or Lose

Appeal Outcomes: What Happens If You Win or Lose

Understand what happens after a patent appeal—whether you win or lose. Learn your next steps and how to keep your patent alive.

Evidence on Appeal: Declarations, Data, and New Arguments

Evidence on Appeal: Declarations, Data, and New Arguments

Discover what evidence you can use on appeal—declarations, data, and more—and how to present it effectively for maximum impact.

RCE Traps to Avoid: Recycling Arguments That Don’t Move the Needle

RCE Traps to Avoid: Recycling Arguments That Don’t Move the Needle

Filing an RCE? Avoid the biggest trap—repeating weak arguments. Learn what to fix so your next round actually moves things forward.

How to Write a Persuasive Notice of Appeal and Appeal Brief

How to Write a Persuasive Notice of Appeal and Appeal Brief

Learn how to write a compelling Notice of Appeal and Appeal Brief that captures the board’s attention and boosts your chances to win.

After Final Strategy: Interview First or Go Straight to Appeal?

After Final Strategy: Interview First or Go Straight to Appeal?

After a final rejection, should you interview or appeal? Learn how to choose the fastest, most effective path to patent allowance.

Pre-Appeal vs. Full Appeal: Decision Checklist

Pre-Appeal vs. Full Appeal: Decision Checklist

Wondering if you need a full appeal? Use this checklist to decide between a pre-appeal request or full appeal for your patent case.

112 on Appeal: Enablement, Written Description, and Indefiniteness

112 on Appeal: Enablement, Written Description, and Indefiniteness

Master appeals for 112 rejections. Learn how to argue enablement, written description, and indefiniteness with clarity and precision.

Appeals for 102/103: Attacking Findings and Motivation to Combine

Appeals for 102/103: Attacking Findings and Motivation to Combine

Overcome 102 and 103 rejections on appeal. Learn how to challenge examiner findings and motivation to combine effectively.

Appeals for 101 Rejections: Framing “Practical Application”

Appeals for 101 Rejections: Framing “Practical Application”

Learn how to win 101 appeals by framing your invention’s practical application clearly and persuasively to the patent board.

AFCP 2.0 Amendment Ideas That Actually Get Considered

AFCP 2.0 Amendment Ideas That Actually Get Considered

Want your AFCP 2.0 amendment reviewed? Learn what changes examiners actually consider and how to make your submission count.

Final Rejection Playbook: Amend, Interview, or Appeal?

Final Rejection Playbook: Amend, Interview, or Appeal?

Stuck with a final rejection? Learn your best next step—amend, interview, or appeal—to move your patent closer to allowance.

Using Examiner Analytics to Pick the Right Path

Using Examiner Analytics to Pick the Right Path

Use examiner analytics to decide between appeal, RCE, or AFCP 2.0. See how data helps predict outcomes and plan a smarter strategy.

Cost and Timeline: Appeal vs. RCE vs. AFCP 2.0

Cost and Timeline: Appeal vs. RCE vs. AFCP 2.0

Compare the real costs and timelines of Appeal, RCE, and AFCP 2.0. Learn which path saves time, money, and momentum for your patent.

RCE Basics: What Changes After You File One

RCE Basics: What Changes After You File One

Understand what happens after you file an RCE. Learn how it affects your examiner, timing, and next steps toward patent allowance.

Appeal Brief Made Simple: Sections, Tips, and Common Mistakes

Appeal Brief Made Simple: Sections, Tips, and Common Mistakes

Writing an appeal brief? Learn the key sections, pro tips, and common mistakes to avoid so your arguments land with the patent board.

Pre-Appeal Brief Conference: What It Is and How to Win

Pre-Appeal Brief Conference: What It Is and How to Win

Learn how the Pre-Appeal Brief Conference can save time and money. See how to prepare strong arguments and improve your chances of success.

AFCP 2.0 Explained: How It Works and When It Helps

AFCP 2.0 Explained: How It Works and When It Helps

Find out how AFCP 2.0 can help you get your patent allowed faster after final rejection. Learn when it works best and how to make it count.

When to Appeal and When to File an RCE

When to Appeal and When to File an RCE

Not sure whether to appeal or file an RCE? Learn how to choose the right path to keep your patent moving efficiently.

Appeal vs. RCE vs. AFCP 2.0: Which Should You Choose?

Appeal vs. RCE vs. AFCP 2.0: Which Should You Choose?

Learn when to appeal, file an RCE, or use AFCP 2.0 to move your patent forward faster. Compare costs, timelines, and best strategies.

Playbook: Twelve Month Plan for a High-Leverage Patent Family

Playbook: Twelve Month Plan for a High-Leverage Patent Family

Follow this 12-month roadmap to build a strong, valuable patent family. Protect your startup’s IP and boost investor confidence.

Exit and Licensing: Why Buyers Love Active Families

Exit and Licensing: Why Buyers Love Active Families

Active patent families attract acquirers. Learn how smart continuation strategy increases valuation and licensing power.

Data-Driven Family Strategy: When to File, What to Claim

Data-Driven Family Strategy: When to File, What to Claim

Use data to plan your patent family. Smart filing timing and claim strategy can boost protection and lower total costs.

File Histories and Estoppel: Protecting Future Continuations

File Histories and Estoppel: Protecting Future Continuations

Avoid estoppel traps. Understand how file histories can limit future CONs—and how to draft now to keep your options open.

Divisionals After PCT National Phase: Timing and Tips

Divisionals After PCT National Phase: Timing and Tips

Learn when and how to file divisionals after PCT entry. Get expert tips to protect every invention and avoid costly mistakes.

CIP vs New Application: Scope, Cost, and Risk Tradeoffs

CIP vs New Application: Scope, Cost, and Risk Tradeoffs

Unsure between a CIP and a new app? Compare scope, cost, and risk to choose the best filing path for your growing startup.

How to Draft Specs Today to Enable Tomorrow’s CONs

How to Draft Specs Today to Enable Tomorrow’s CONs

Write specs that set up future continuations. Simple drafting tips to keep your patent family strong and flexible over time.

Using Continuations to Add Method, System, and Product Claims

Using Continuations to Add Method, System, and Product Claims

Expand protection with continuation filings. Learn how to add new method, system, and product claims without losing priority.

From Provisional to CON/CIP: Building a Strong Chain

From Provisional to CON/CIP: Building a Strong Chain

Turn your provisional into a powerful patent family. Discover how CONs and CIPs build continuity, strength, and long-term IP leverage.

Patent Term Impact: How CONs, CIPs, and TDs Affect PTA

Patent Term Impact: How CONs, CIPs, and TDs Affect PTA

Learn how continuations, CIPs, and terminal disclaimers impact your patent term. Protect your innovation and extend value smartly.

Divisionals in Europe vs US: Key Differences You Must Know

Divisionals in Europe vs US: Key Differences You Must Know

Understand the key differences between divisional filings in the US and Europe. Learn how to plan your global patent strategy right.

Continuations for Fast Allowance: Examiner and Art Unit Tactics

Continuations for Fast Allowance: Examiner and Art Unit Tactics

Get faster allowances with smart continuation tactics. Learn examiner insights and art unit strategies that really work.

Appeal vs Continuation: Picking the Better Path

Appeal vs Continuation: Picking the Better Path

Stuck after a rejection? Discover when to appeal and when to file a continuation to keep your patent strategy strong.

IDS and Cross-Citation Across the Family: Best Practices

IDS and Cross-Citation Across the Family: Best Practices

Learn the best practices for IDS and cross-citation management across your patent family to stay compliant and protected.

Priority Chain Mistakes That Kill Your Rights

Priority Chain Mistakes That Kill Your Rights

Don’t lose your patent rights! Avoid common priority chain errors that can break your protection and cost you big.

Parent–Child Claim Mapping: Don’t Lose Scope

Parent–Child Claim Mapping: Don’t Lose Scope

Master parent–child claim mapping to keep full patent scope. Avoid costly claim gaps that weaken your protection.

Using Continuations to Target Competitor Products

Using Continuations to Target Competitor Products

See how continuations help you target competitors’ new products. Learn smart ways to expand coverage and stay ahead in your market.

After Allowance Moves: File a CON or Wait?

After Allowance Moves: File a CON or Wait?

Unsure whether to file a continuation after allowance? Learn when to act fast and when to wait to maximize your patent family strength.

Cost and Timeline: Planning a Family Filing Budget

Cost and Timeline: Planning a Family Filing Budget

Discover how to plan your patent family budget and timeline wisely. Save costs and file smarter with proven strategies for global filings.

CIP Risks: New Matter, Support, and Enablement

CIP Risks: New Matter, Support, and Enablement

Learn how to avoid new matter and enablement pitfalls in CIP filings. Protect your patent rights with smart continuation-in-part strategies.

How Divisionals Protect Split Inventions (Unity Issues)

How Divisionals Protect Split Inventions (Unity Issues)

Understand how divisional patents safeguard separate inventions when examiners find unity issues in your original filing.

Avoiding Double Patenting: Terminal Disclaimer 101

Avoiding Double Patenting: Terminal Disclaimer 101

Double patenting problems? Learn what terminal disclaimers are and how they protect your portfolio from costly mistakes.

Keeping a Family “Alive”: The Serial Continuation Play

Keeping a Family “Alive”: The Serial Continuation Play

See how serial continuation filings help you keep your patent family active and adaptable as your technology grows.

Claim Strategy: Using Continuations to Broaden or Narrow

Claim Strategy: Using Continuations to Broaden or Narrow

Learn how to use continuation filings to refine, broaden, or narrow patent claims strategically for better protection.

How Priority Dates Work in Continuations and CIPs

How Priority Dates Work in Continuations and CIPs

Understand how priority dates impact your continuation or CIP filings—and how to protect your earliest rights.

Continuation or RCE: Which Should You Choose?

Continuation or RCE: Which Should You Choose?

Stuck after an office action? Compare Continuation vs RCE to find the faster, smarter path to patent approval.

CIP Basics: When Adding New Matter Makes Sense

CIP Basics: When Adding New Matter Makes Sense

Understand Continuation-in-Part (CIP) filings—when adding new ideas or updates to your patent actually makes sense.

Divisional Applications: Triggered by Restriction? Do This

Divisional Applications: Triggered by Restriction? Do This

Got a restriction requirement? Learn when and how to file a Divisional to protect every part of your invention.

When to File a Continuation: Clear Use Cases

When to File a Continuation: Clear Use Cases

See real-world reasons to file a Continuation application and how it keeps your patent rights flexible as your product evolves.

Continuation vs Divisional vs CIP: What’s the Difference?

Continuation vs Divisional vs CIP: What’s the Difference?

Learn how Continuation, Divisional, and CIP patent applications differ—and when each helps protect your innovation best.

Tool Stack for Teams: From Draft to Compliant Uploads

Tool Stack for Teams: From Draft to Compliant Uploads

Build the right tool stack for patent drawings. Go from draft to compliant upload with teamwork and efficiency.

Linking Claims to Figures: Map Callouts to Elements

Linking Claims to Figures: Map Callouts to Elements

Easily link patent claims to figures with mapped callouts. Improve clarity and strengthen your patent application.

Revision Control: Track Every Change to a Figure

Revision Control: Track Every Change to a Figure

Stay organized with revision control for patent drawings. Track changes, avoid confusion, and file the right version.

Drawings for Biotech and Medtech: Special Issues

Drawings for Biotech and Medtech: Special Issues

Biotech and medtech patent drawings have unique challenges. Learn how to prepare figures that meet strict standards.

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