Patrice P. Jean, Ph.D. as President of the New York Intellectual Property Law Association Submits Comments to the United States Patent and Trademark Office

July 2024 – In her role as president of the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA) Patrice Jean recently submitted comments to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on three proposed rules.

The comments were in response to Terminal Disclaimer Practice to Obviate Nonstatutory Double Patenting; Director Review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board Decisions; and Patent Trial and Appeal Rules of Practice for Briefing Discretionary Denial Issues, and Rules for 325(d) Considerations Instituting Parallel and Serial Petitions and Termination Due to Settlement Agreement. The USPTO’s proposed rules concerned multiple issues related to United States Patent Office practices and procedures. View her comments below:

1. June 17

2. June 18

3. July 8