MacCord’s List: IP News & Notices From Art MacCord

Art MacCord is a patent attorney with 40 years of experience. He keeps an eye on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office for new rules and practice tips of interest to intellectual property attorneys. Find his latest updates here:

NCBA IPL Section Blog News Blasts for December 31, 2019

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office releases policy statement on standards-essential patents subject to voluntary F/RAND commitments
https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/us-patent-and-trademark-office-releases-policy-statement-standards-essential

National Patent Application Drafting Competition sign-up extended to Jan. 14
https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/national-patent-application-drafting-competition-sign-closing-dec-15