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According to the statistics of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the allowance rate of US patent applications can reach 60.3%, calculated by dividing the number of applications allowed by the number of applications disposed in the current fiscal year, including the abandonments for …

Generally speaking, filing a patent abroad can be significantly more costly than filing domestically. For example, obtaining a US patent can easily cost upwards of tens of thousands of dollars. Given such high costs, applicants naturally hope for a smooth patent grant process abroad. No …

During the patent application process, have you ever encountered someone who used the PCT International Search Report to predict the grantability of a national phase application? It’s important to understand that the international search report may bring about unwarranted optimism or undue concern. If you …

As more and more applicants aim to enhance their global competitiveness, they are increasingly seeking to establish patent portfolios in multiple countries. When applying for patents abroad, applicants are particularly concerned with one question: What are the costs of applying for a patent in that …

The European Patent Opposition Procedure offers an effective dispute resolution mechanism for European patent holders and interested parties (such as competitors), fostering an environment of fair competition. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the European Patent Opposition Procedure, detailing its characteristics and …

In some countries or regions, early publication of a patent application can shorten the patent application cycle. However, this is not the case for U.S. patent applications. To understand why, we need to discuss the relationship between the publication and substantive examination of U.S. patent …