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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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.
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May 25, 2023
AI and blockchain: a guide to overcoming 101 rejections
World Intellectual Property Review Iss. 1
Mr. Bradford Fritz and Mr. Alexander Taousakis were recently published in World IP Review’s latest edition of World IP Review.
Related Presentations
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November 15, 2023
The means-plus-function issue in WSOU Investments LLC v. Google LLC
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October 25, 2023
In re Cellect: Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) under 35 USC § 154; Patent Term Extension (PTE) under 35 USC § 156; Obviousness-Type Double Patenting (OTDP); and Terminal Disclaimers (TD)
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September 20, 2023
A review of the analogous art test: Sanofi v. Mylan, No. 21-1981 (Fed. Cir. May 9, 2023)
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May 24, 2023
UCB v. Actavis Laboratories – Relying on range limitations in claims to distinguish from prior art
Recent News
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September 5, 2023
BSKB Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP is pleased to announce that 4 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
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June 6, 2023
USPTO DOCX Announcement
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has delayed the implementation of the non-DOCX filing surcharge until January 17, 2024. In addition, the option to upload a backup PDF version with the DOCX filing of the application has been extended until further notice.