Executive Summary1 min read
Key Takeaways
- Most patent applications get rejected by the Patent Office at least once during prosecution, which is a normal part of the process.
- Craige explains that the goal during patent prosecution should be to get out of the Patent Office as fast as possible.
- That speed should not come at the expense of quality — applicants should still aim for Litigation Quality Patent claims that cover a commercially valuable choke point.
The Bottom Line: A patent rejection is a normal part of prosecution, so applicants should focus on moving through the Patent Office efficiently while still securing claims that are strong enough to hold up in litigation and cover a commercially valuable choke point.
Summary: Most patents get rejected at least once. What is going on?
Axiom during patent prosecution: The key is to get out of the PTO as fast as possible with Litigation Quality Patent claims that cover a Commercially Valuable Choke Point.
