I imagine some readers of this blog use an authentication app as part of a two-factor authentication process for various services. For a long time I have been using Google Authenticator (right) with some systems. I’d like to ask readers to please post a comment below if you use an authentication app, mentioning some of the services that you use it with. Continue reading “Seeking comments on authenticator apps”
Indonesia joins Madrid Protocol
On October 2, 2017, Indonesia deposited its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol at the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization. The Madrid Protocol will thus enter into force for Indonesia on January 2, 2018.
This brings to 100 the number of members of the Madrid system. Continue reading “Indonesia joins Madrid Protocol”
What’s so great about ePCT?
A member of the PCT listserv asks:
Am I missing something about what is so great about preparing an PCT application package via ePCT?
For most all of my PCT applications, I have to file with the RO/US and elect the ISA/US. Thus, in such a situation, I understand that the only thing ePCT is good for is to prepare the Zip file as one has to use EFS-Web to file the Zip file, the application papers, and pay the fees.
To me, the ePCT interface is cumbersome, more so than the PCT-Safe software.
So, I don’t understand what is so great about ePCT… Can someone enlighten me?
My comments are below. Continue reading “What’s so great about ePCT?”
Today is the day that PDX changes for Japan
It will be recalled that recently the USPTO announced that it will change the way that electronic certified copies of priority documents are transmitted between the USPTO and the Japanese Patent Office. The change takes effect today. Among other things, this will affect how you complete your Application Data Sheet to present a priority claim to a Japanese patent application.
You can read about it in my blog post from September 24, 2017.