A reader asked me earlier how to obtain a PDF of a patent that was OCR (text searchable). I thought I’d create a list of the ones I remember off the top of my head:
Patent Tools will OCR for $5: http://www.pattools.com/Patent-to-PDF.html
The Patent Supply Company for as cheap as $0.49 per patent: http://www.patentsupply.com/price
Per a comment below, [...]
I’ve received a question from a reader regarding whether or not anyone has heard of an invention promoter by the name of “Worldwide Invention Solutions.” I haven’t but, the comments are open…
Congrats to a local inventor! Idaho Statesman — Boise businessman reaches final of Golf Channel reality show
Not that I’m biased or anything (I wrote the patent)…but I think that Dean Thompson’s “Z-Factor” invention is clearly the winner. Go Dean!
The winner will be determined by the viewers. To vote, go to [...]
Question from a reader regarding the FAQ for the Continuation Rule Changes:
The FAQ mentions that a comparison chart showing “the differences between the requirements for an accelerated examination support document (AESD) and the requirements for an examination support document under 37 CFR 1.265…is available on the USPTO web site.” Does anyone know the URL for [...]
Great advice from an inventor of toys.
As attorneys, particularly intellectual property attorneys with international practices, we all often come across unfamiliar first names…wondering if the person we are addressing a letter (or e-mail) to is a man or a woman. Here’s one way to increase your confidence in knowing the answer to that question: Google Images.
Type in the person’s first name [...]
Matt, Doug and I typically keep a CampFire window open where we chit chat (sort of like instant messaging, with an archive).
Earlier today I was complaining to Matt about the new USPTO continuation rules, particularly the Examination Support Documents concept, jokingly noting that “you know, if they have us do enough of the work it [...]
For those of you boning up on the proposed regulations, the USPTO has a page with additional information regarding the changes to claims and continuations practice that includes:
Federal Register Notice
Changes to Practice for Continued Examination Filings, Patent Applications Containing Patentably Indistinct Claims, and Examination of Claims in Patent Applications, Final rule
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I’m sure every other patent blog is covering this…but just in case you didn’t hear, the new continuation rules (proposed) are coming out tomorrow. Apparently,
Under the new rules, applicants may file two new continuing applications and one request for continued examination as a matter of right. Also, under the new rules, each application may [...]
The Golf Channel is accepting applications for a second season of their Fore Inventors Only show. If you (or a client) have a golf invention…now’s your chance.
Speaking of Fore Inventors Only, congrats to local inventor Dean Thompson who has made it to the final 10 inventors in the competition.
