Did the USPTO Fix IDS Abuse?
June 4, 2026
For years, some patent practitioners have treated the Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) like a game of “more is better.” If ten references are good, fifty
Updated IDS fees
January 21, 2025
The USPTO has changed how fees for Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) work, this change was implemented 2025-01-19. A brief overview of the changes are as
The USPTO’s New Fee Structure for Large Information Disclosure Statement Filings.
December 11, 2024
The Old Prior Art Wisdom: When in Doubt, Cite It. “When in doubt, cite it” is the wisdom handed down regarding prior art on the