Prosecution
BSKB has been preparing and prosecuting patent applications for our clients since 1976. Our attorneys have substantial experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications as well as providing validity and infringement opinions, portfolio management and client counseling in the area of chemistry/biotech, electronics/information technology, and mechanical engineering. Our clients include major manufacturers in a variety of industries, research organizations and universities.
Our reputation in this field is directly attributable to the level of skill among our attorneys and patent agents. A number of our attorneys and agents have worked for corporations, research institutes or the government and have been actively involved in all phases of product development. Many are also former examiners at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and have first-hand knowledge of and insight into the procedures and prosecution strategies that help our clients obtain the broadest range of protection efficiently.
BSKB has consistently ranked among the top patent firms in the U.S. for number of patent registrations annually. Our attorneys and agents participate in various domestic and international intellectual property organizations and regularly lecture to groups in the U.S. and abroad. BSKB attorneys and agents are also involved in a number of technical and legal organizations and attend meetings to stay current on the technological and legal advancements in their fields.
Attorneys and Professionals
Insights
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May 20, 2024
First to use: priority of trademark rights in the US
World Intellectual Property Review
BSKB partner Michael Smith was recently published in World Intellectual Property Review’s INTA 2024 Special Edition. His article “First to use: priority of trademark rights in the US” highlights the importance of establishing priority of use in trademark enforcement.
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September 8, 2023
USPTO proposals could increase burden on TM counsel
Managing IP
BSKB Partner Michael Smith was recently quoted in an article for Managing IP.
Related Presentations
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May 22, 2024
PureCircle USA Inc. v. SweeGen, Inc. (Fed. Cir. 2024)
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May 8, 2024
Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions
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April 3, 2024
Patent Inventorship: How Difficult is it to Add a Joint Inventor to an Issued Patent?
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February 28, 2024
Sonos v. Google - The Next Generation of Prosecution Laches
Recent News
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May 2, 2024
USPTO MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
As of February 5, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued Notices of Potential Erroneous Release of Patent Application Title for various applications.
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January 1, 2024
Bradford F. Fritz Promoted to Partner
BSKB is pleased to announce that Bradford F. Fritz has been promoted to Partner of the firm.