Patent Prosecution
Overview
Technology and the laws meant to protect it—especially the patent laws—are always changing. But the law is not always in sync with technological developments. Companies seeking protection for their state-of-the-art innovations need counsel who not only know what the law is, but where it is likely headed. Crowell & Moring’s team of experienced patent professionals have the experience, knowledge, and judgment to provide such guidance to our clients.
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.02.25
USPTO's Upcoming Changes to the Accelerated Examination Program
On June 10, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a final rule that will discontinue the Accelerated Examination program for utility applications, beginning July 10, 2025. The final rule also modifies the rules of practice to clarify the grounds for which a petition to make special may be granted and when a fee is required for such a petition. Currently, Applicants have several ways to expedite examination of their patent applications. For example, an Applicant can expedite examination of utility patent applications by either petitioning to make their application special through the Accelerated Examination program or by applying through the Prioritized Patent Examination Program (“Track One” program).
Firm News | 5 min read | 07.01.25
Highly Regarded Patent Team to Join Crowell & Moring in London
Client Alert | 10 min read | 05.06.25
Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.23.25
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EV charging stations & connectors: the importance of design patents
|11.15.24
EV Design & Manufacturing
Professionals
Insights
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.02.25
USPTO's Upcoming Changes to the Accelerated Examination Program
On June 10, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a final rule that will discontinue the Accelerated Examination program for utility applications, beginning July 10, 2025. The final rule also modifies the rules of practice to clarify the grounds for which a petition to make special may be granted and when a fee is required for such a petition. Currently, Applicants have several ways to expedite examination of their patent applications. For example, an Applicant can expedite examination of utility patent applications by either petitioning to make their application special through the Accelerated Examination program or by applying through the Prioritized Patent Examination Program (“Track One” program).
Firm News | 5 min read | 07.01.25
Highly Regarded Patent Team to Join Crowell & Moring in London
Client Alert | 10 min read | 05.06.25
Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.23.25
Insights
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.02.25
USPTO's Upcoming Changes to the Accelerated Examination Program
On June 10, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a final rule that will discontinue the Accelerated Examination program for utility applications, beginning July 10, 2025. The final rule also modifies the rules of practice to clarify the grounds for which a petition to make special may be granted and when a fee is required for such a petition. Currently, Applicants have several ways to expedite examination of their patent applications. For example, an Applicant can expedite examination of utility patent applications by either petitioning to make their application special through the Accelerated Examination program or by applying through the Prioritized Patent Examination Program (“Track One” program).
Firm News | 5 min read | 07.01.25
Highly Regarded Patent Team to Join Crowell & Moring in London
Client Alert | 10 min read | 05.06.25
Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.23.25