In prosecution, if a patent attorney does not try to remove prior art cited by an examiner (eg a 130 affidavit to assert an exception under102(b)(1)(A)), but instead makes arguments to overcome the art, may the attorney made an admission that bars removing the art later in prosecution. Just received such a transfer case, looking for options.

Saw an ad for the “modern fertility” test kits. Has anyone used them? Thoughts?

I am expecting an offer going from client coordinator to clinical qa manager. I am struggling to find a market value for this position. This is on Long Island. When looking up qa manager positions I am coming up with 125k-160k, but this would be my first management role and I only make 50k currently. I have no idea what to expect them to offer me and what I should go back with. My company does work for insurance companies. I know it's vague, but hoping for some insight. Thanks!

Any 🐠 🐟 do calisthenics or body weight exercises? Couldn’t find a “tribe” in NYC

Recruiting Firms in SF? Or agencies hiring?

Hi guys,
I was offered 16.5lpa B2 band senior software engineer
Tech stack: pyspark/SQL/Hadoop
Yoe: 4.5 years
I request you pls share your thoughts on above. Is it good or not okay or should I consider this offer?

Is Shell a product based company?
Currently holding offers from Deloitte @17 and Shell @20 , what shall I opt for?
Brand do matters to me

Seeking to network O & G. I'm direct to O & G CEO listed w NY exchange. They have a cpl gas stations in Greece Seeking to partner w established US gas stations that can run the operations.

Out of topic!
I’m planning to apply for jobs in Germany having 4+ exp
Can anyone suggest me some website to apply for jobs in Germany from India!
(I know LinkedIn)

I am so beyond ready to leave my current job, but can’t yet, since bonuses are paid out in January. 😬

In the meantime, I’ve applied to a lot of similar roles (slightly higher) but have not heard - good or bad - from any. Is it common for companies to slow down hiring in December because of Q4 rush, people on holiday, etc.?

I recently moved to Chicago from DC and prior to that, I lived in Maryland. I have to say, the state of Illinois has to be the most incompetently ran state. The roads, parks, and amenities are all terrible. The politics are even worse. Say what you want about Maryland, at least we had a governor that stood up to the legislature and listened to the people

Hi,
I am offered with 18 LPA + 7% variable in mastercard pune for bizops engineer II.

Current Experience - 7 years

Is it good or less? Can someone please help

Also how much I will be getting in hand per month

Has anyone used Toptal for job hunting? Their process seems time consuming so I want to know if it's worth it. Time is limited in my current season of life. Spouse and I both work and we have 2 littles at home. I'm miserable and have stagnated at my job and need a change.

Any recommendations for life insurance product...typically the group insurance from employer doesn't appeal much as it's bind with them. What should one look for outside. Asset under consideration..350k home loan and 70k car

Met a girl today through AM setup. She is a year older to me and earns 1.6X my CTC(more than enough for a good life in a metro city). She seems career oriented but doesn't want to pursue her career abroad and wants the same for her future partner to not go overseas as she would like to stay near to her family in the same state.
I don't have any career opportunities abroad in the next few yrs but i would like to go if an opportunity comes in the future.
What should be my response?

Can anyone give me an idea of how much max compensation Commonwealth offers for a 7.6 yrs exp data engineer.??This will help me to negotiate.

I do prosecution and am looking to lateral. Does anyone have recommendations on firms to consider, or ones to avoid? I’m flexible on location.

Any recommendations for a document management system that automatically saves emails into the proper folders?

What do y’all use to draw informal figures? I currently use powerpoint but am curious if there are more efficient ways. What have you found most efficient/convenient?

If a client asks law firm A to transfer a couple of patent prosecution cases to law firm B, does law firm A need to deliver all relevant documents to law firm B? Can law firm B just submit POA and access all the files via Private Pair? Thank you

Which IP firm has best in-house exit options?

Hi, are there any women-owned patent firms in the SF Bay Area that focus on patent prosecution in computer technologies? Thanks!

Raise your hand if you received the “paul budnek” email today

How do firms handle export control rules compliance for inbound disclosures for new filings?
Do you make the determination of export control classification number (ECCN) yourself based on each inbound disclosure? Do you ask the client to provide the ECCN, if they know it? Do you play ostrich? Or something else?

Is it reasonably possible to jump from patent prosecution to trademark prosecution?

I’m a patent pros. paralegal working in bio/chem at my firm, 26 yo with an MS in Chem at 100k and a 115 hr billable req.
After the mental beat down that was grad school, I’m happy to have straightforward tasks and mentally coast, but my attys want me to start studying for the patent bar asap.
I like where I’m at and I know that once I start down the tech spec/agent/attorney path, it’s going to be full speed. How long do you think I can/should stay in this position before starting to study?

How long does it take you to draft a patent application on average?

Subject matter eligibility "doctrines" .... lol amirite?

Does anyone have any experience with Sterne Kessler? Thinking of hopping over, and am wondering if it’s a good fit for me.

Having some severe Executive Dysfunction atm. I can't imagine that the patent attorney bowl here is short on the neurodivergent. Suggestions/tips/tricks/advice are all appreciated. I recently moved, bought my first home, got vaccinated, etc. - basically just a huge load of stressful events that are probably doing a number on my brain, but I also just can't seem to get on top of.

Please, if you're neurotypical, think thrice before posting - I'm not normal, and want help, not stress or dismiss

Reposting from litigation bowl. Question about patent term extension. Let's say the patent covers i) product A and ii) A in combination with B. PTE is granted based on the combination of A and B. This is the first marketing approval of A. Would the extended patent cover someone using combination A and C? I don't think so but would love to have input.

Is it the same answer if someone else was using A, B, and C?

In what order do you draft a patent application? I know the official answer is “it depends.” But what do you find yourself do most often? For me, it’s claims —> drawings —> spec.

What are the pros and cons of the following IP boutique firms: Finnegan, Fish, Banner Witcoff, Oblon, Knobbe?

I’m looking for a tool that allows me to search for text in Office Actions and responses. For example, is there a way to search for ‘written description’ or ‘improper Markush’ issued by Examiner John Smith? Does something like this exist?

What do folks find most frustrating about patent prosecution? Drafting, OAs, client relations, other?

For me, I dislike drafting the spec to explicitly recite the basic things it does, eg, server talks to client to do <basic action>.