About: Andrew P. Lahser, Phoenix Patent Attorney
Profile: Mr. Lahser helps small businesses protect their concepts in commerce. Mr. Lahser practices as a patent attorney near Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Lahser is admitted to practice law before the Arizona Supreme Court and the US Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Lahser offers patent information and help online for small businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups .
Articles by Andrew P. Lahser, Phoenix Patent Attorney:
Patent Rejections
February 24, 2008 by Andrew P. Lahser, Phoenix Patent Attorney
After you file your patent application, it will wait for between 12 and 36 months before the US Patent Office assigns an Examiner to review your application. Typically, the Examiner will reject your entire patent application. This formal rejection is known as an “office action.” Office actions require a formal response within 3 months, but you may respond within 6 months if you are willing to pay substantial late fees. Failure to respond will result in losing all patent rights. [Read more]