George Wheeler has published an article (pdf) that should be read by anyone and everyone doing prosecution work. Unlike most law review articles, the prose is easy to read and the advice is practical.
Here are some of George’s tips:
1. Write claims that will be literally infringed.
2. Do not rely on means-plus-function claims.
3. Write the specification expansively.
4. Claim in a circle, not a chain.
5. The Examiner is never wrong.
6. Cite the MPEP, not case law.
7. Do not add unnecessary claim limitations.
8. Do not write your opponents’ trial exhibits.
9. Do not just obtain a patent, build a patent position.
Update (April 19, 2004) Read Judge Paul Michel’s claim drafting tips or tips on drafting claims from About.com.
Law Review Article On Patent Claim Drafting From The John Marshall Law School
Here’s a good pointer from Patently Obvious about a law review article on claim drafting: George Wheeler has published an article … that should be read by anyone and everyone doing prosecution work. Unlike most law review articles, the prose is easy …
Law Review Article On Patent Claim Drafting From The John Marshall Law School
Here’s a good pointer from Patently Obvious about a law review article on claim drafting: George Wheeler has published an article … that should be read by anyone and everyone doing prosecution work. Unlike most law review articles, the prose is easy …
PATENT PROSECUTION TIP: KISS
Thanks to Patently Obvious for the heads-up on this article dealing with patent prosecution tips and insight by George F. Wheeler in the John Marshall Law School Law Journal. Overall advice: KISS — keep it simple stupid. Another good …
Law Review Article on Patent Claim Drafting From The John Marshall Law School
Here’s a good pointer from Patently Obvious about a law review article on claim drafting: George Wheeler has published an article … that should be read by anyone and everyone doing prosecution work. Unlike most law review articles, the prose is easy …
Law Review Article on Patent Claim Drafting From The John Marshall Law School
Here’s a good pointer from Patently Obvious about a law review article on claim drafting: George Wheeler has published an article … that should be read by anyone and everyone doing prosecution work. Unlike most law review articles, the prose is easy …
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