Crunch time cometh - get your comments in on the USPTO proposed rules

Comments on the USPTO proposed rules placing limits on continuation practice and on the number of claims for initial examination are due on or before May 3, 2006.  Struggling over the idea of preparing extensive comments?  Don’t fret….they’ve made it easy.  And brief comments are fine.

You can e-mail comments on the proposed continuation rule to AB93Comments@uspto.gov.  Comments on the proposed representative claims rule can be e-mailed to AB94Comments@uspto.gov.

Remember, there will not be any public hearing on either of the rules.  Written comments will be critically important as the Office determines its next moves on these controversial issues (all signs continue to indicate that it prepares to move forward with the proposals….).

Still wondering about the potential effects of these rules?  Start here (continuation limit) and here (representative claims).