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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April 28, 2020
Indefinite claims at the PTAB
World Intellectual Property Review
Chad Rink and Hailey Bureau, Ph.D. talk about indefinite claims at the PTAB and alternative routes in WIPR- Issue 1.
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July 2, 2018
Case Law as a Guide to Trademark Ownership, Licensing and Enforcement
World Trademark Review
Under common law, ownership is conferred through first use of a trademark– including use by a licensee. Recent case law can help to determine which party has the right to enforce the licensed mark where an infringement suit arises.
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December 9, 2020
Precedential Decisions When Challenging Patents
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December 2, 2020
ClearCorrect Operating, LLC v. ITC
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November 18, 2020
USPTO’s recent changes in its revised First Action Final Rejection (FAFR) policy appear navigable to Patent Practitioners
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September 9, 2020
AI Inventor Debate
Recent News
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December 23, 2020
Season’s Greetings
Wishing you a safe and wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year.
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December 1, 2020
BSKB ranked in 2021 "Best Law Firms"
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP has been ranked in the 2021 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list nationally in 3 practice areas and regionally in 3 practice areas.
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