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Staying ahead of the pack with “Track One” Accelerated Cases

»»Consider filing a “Track One” case to jump to the front of the line for an extra fee. You may even get a more experienced and decisive examination by paying the additional Track One fees.

All Eyes are on the IRS and its Review of Facebook’s IP Valuation Methods

»»The IRS began an investigation in 2013 examining the valuation methods used in Facebook’s transfer of intellectual property rights to a foreign subsidiary in 2010. In early July, the investigation stepped up a notch when the IRS filed a summons in federal court requesting more information on the transfer. In a common move for large […]

USPTO Adds New Pilot Program – Combines Features of Pre-Appeal Conference & After-Final 2.0 Program with goal of compacting prosecution

»»One of the more frustrating aspects of securing U.S. patent protection is the process of prosecuting a patent application after it has been drafted and filed. “Patent prosecution” is an administrative process of the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) encompassing the interaction between patent examiners and technical innovators (patent applicants and their attorneys […]

New Maier & Maier Website

»»We are excited to launch the new MaierAndMaier.com website! Be sure to check back on a regular basis as we continue to update the website with valuable resources and important news related to IP law.