Rob Sahr Quoted by Managing IP on Proposed Rule Change to Terminal Disclaimers

Rob Sahr was quoted by Managing IP in an article titled “Anti-inventor? Counsel React to USPTO’s Latest Patent Proposal.” This article covers the USPTO’s recent notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) raising the requirements for accepting a terminal disclaimer (TD) to obviate obviousness-type double patenting (ODP). Rob discusses how there will be a greater reluctance to file any termination disclaimers if the plan goes through. He also touches on ways to avoid risk and encourages the submission of comments. Read more (subscription required).

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