Improper final Office actions from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office can be costly have rescinded. A more cost-effective strategy is to avoid them. This article discusses a few strategies to do just that.

A strong attorney/client relationship does not happen by accident. It's the result of the mutual efforts of the patent attorney and client. A good attorney can take steps to keep the relationship on the right track, but he or she cannot do it without a client's help. Here are some tips to help you do just that.

Minimizing argument estoppel leads to broader claim scope, which translates into more valuable patents. Patent prosecution in the U.S Patent and Trademark Office can be complex an fraught with pitfalls. Experience in effectively traversing rejections while preserving as much patent scope as possible is a key to maximizing the value of a resulting patent.