Get Your Priorities Straight: The Perks and Pitfalls of Patent Priority Claims

An article co-authored by Usha Parker titled “Get Your Priorities Straight: The Perks and Pitfalls of Patent Priority Claims” was published in Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal. In this article, Usha and co-author Acacia Tam explore considerations when claiming priority.

When used correctly, priority claims can be a flexible and powerful tool for assertion and protection of a patent owner’s rights. This article considers the consequences of a broken priority chain, as well as whether there are reasons not to include every prior application in the priority list.

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