Senate Leaders Reach Agreement on Patent Reform
U.S. Senator Leahy (D-Vermont) and five other Senators unveiled an agreement on patent reform legislation March 4, 2010. The tentative agreement serves as a substitute for the bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee last year.

Patent Reform Bills Comparison

Patent Reform Update Presentation (MN-CLE March 5, 2010)

Full text of the substitute amendment

USPTO Rescinds Rule Changes
The saga of the USPTO’s controversial proposed rule changes appears to have come to a close. On October 8, 2009 the Patent Office announced that it is rescinding the rules and will file a motion to dismiss and vacate the federal district court decision in the related lawsuit, Tafas v. Kappos. USPTO Press Release

Patent Reform in the Deep Freeze
The patent reform movement, both in terms of legislation and rule-making, appears to be frozen in its tracks. Here’s a summary of what has happened over the past several months. Patent Reform in the Deep Freeze

Update: New Rules Trainwreck Averted
A District Court in Virginia handed down a decision that permanently blocks implementation of the USPTO's proposed new rules. Read Brad Pedersen's summary and analysis: The New Rules Train is Off the Tracks

New USPTO Rules On Hold For Now
GlaxoSmithKline and several other defendants were successful in blocking implementation of the new USPTO rules on the eve of November 1 effective date.

No Trainwreck, For Now
Article by Brad Pedersen explaining the ruling and what could happen next.

GSK Preliminary Injunction Order
GSK Memorandum Opinion
www.uspto.gov
Patently-O blog discussion

New Rules Triage: What to Consider Before November 1
Article by attorney Brad Pedersen
New Rules Triage

Claims and Continuations Practice - Final Rule
Click below for information and updates on the new rules for claims and continuations on the USPTO’s website
www.uspto.gov

New USPTO Rules Q & A
A collection of some more indepth inquires by our clients and colleagues regarding the new USPTO Rules.
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The Rapidly Changing Landscape of Patent Rules, Case Law and Patent Laws
An overview of the triad of forces that are changing patent law as we know it. This presentation includes narration by attorney Brad Pedersen.
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-UPDATED- The New PTO Rules: How to Deal with an Impending Train Wreck
A detailed presentation about the new USPTO rules on claims and continuations. This presentation is updated on a regular basis to reflect current guidance on the new rules.
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The New PTO Rules: How to Deal with an Impending Train Wreck
This presentation includes narration by Patterson Thuente partner Brad Pedersen.
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The Intellectual Property Train Wreck (animated video)
This animated short illustrates how many are feeling about the new rules (all in fun, of course!) Superman Cartoon Clip from “Billion Dollar Limited” original copyright 1943 by Paramount Pictures, now in public domain and used under Creative Commons Copyright License