Law360 | 3 COVID-19 Changes IP Attys Want to Keep & 1 That Must Go

Matthew Howell, partner in Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group, has been honored by the Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance for demonstrating the highest level of ethics, leadership, and serving others in the community.

Continuation practice is as popular as ever at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This is due, at least in part, to the potential for patent challenges before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This article examines the considerations for both patent owner and challenger for continuation applications stemming from PTAB patent challenges.

Our Intellectual Property Group explains the recent USPTO notice regarding available extensions of time for certain applicants and deadlines due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.