{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Patent Pending Made Simple","title":"14. What to Do After Receiving a Notice of Allowance","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/59401bf4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1232,"description":"In this episode of Patent Pending Made Simple, Jaime and Samar tell you what a notice of allowance is, how it should be treated, and what you need to do after receiving one.\nSummary\nIn this episode, the hosts discuss what to do after receiving a notice of allowance on a patent application. They explain a notice of allowance and how long it typically takes to receive one. They emphasize the importance of reviewing the notice of allowance and any examiner's amendments and paying the issue fee. They also discuss the duty of disclosure, the need to file an information disclosure statement (IDS), and a request for continued examination (RCE) if new relevant references are discovered. The hosts also recommend considering filing a continuation application and discussing the timeline for patent issuance. They mention the importance of patent marking and needing maintenance fees to keep the patent in force. The episode concludes with a reminder that the podcast does not provide legal advice.\n\nTakeaways\nReview the notice of allowance and any examiner's amendments carefully\nPay the issue fee to move forward with the patent application\nDisclose any new relevant references through an information disclosure statement (IDS) and a request for continued examination (RCE)\nConsider filing a continuation application to capture different claim scopes\nBe aware of the timeline for patent issuance and the need to pay maintenance fees\nMark the product as patented to access certain types of damages\nRemember that the podcast does not provide legal advice\n\nChapters\n00:00 Introduction and Overview\n00:20 Explanation of Notice of Allowance\n01:33 Timeline for Receiving a Notice of Allowance\n03:27 What to Do After Receiving a Notice of Allowance\n04:43 Duty of Disclosure and Information Disclosure Statement (IDS)\n06:06 Importance of Meeting Duty of Disclosure\n07:18 Request for Continued Examination (RCE)\n08:09 Considerations for Filing a Continuation Application\n10:08 Timeline for Patent Issuance...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6SowMnDXncCFLIwQcsr96oP7axHpU8YcUqd8Hz8baVE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84NWNi/ZmI0Njg4MzJlNjI1/MzkwMTgyOTAzNWNl/NzQzYS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}