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ORTIZ & LOPEZ, PLLC

6605 Uptown Boulevard Northeast
Albuquerque, NM, 87110
(505) 314-1310
Intellectual property legal counsel for inventors and innovators

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ORTIZ & LOPEZ, PLLC

  • Law Firm
  • Intellectual Property
  • Who We Are
  • Patent Attorneys
  • Blog
  • Contact Us

USPTO Update: Potential Changes Under the Trump Administration

March 11, 2025 Kermit Lopez

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

USPTO Update: Potential Changes Under the Trump Administration

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In Patent, Patent Law, Trademark, Patents Tags USPTO, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Patent, Patent Application, Trump, Inventor, Applicant

USPTO’s “After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0” Set to Expire December 14, 2024

October 12, 2024 Kermit Lopez

The USPTO’s “After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0” (AFCP 2.0) will officially expire on December 14, 2024.

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In Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law, Artificial Intelligence Tags Patent, Patents, USPTO, Office Action, Patent Prosecution, Patent Attorney, Patent Attorneys, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Unlocking the Power of Experience: The Strategic Advantage of a Free "Petition to Make Special" for Inventors Over Age 65

August 18, 2024 Kermit Lopez

An underutilized tool that can significantly expedite the patent examination process is the "Petition to Make Special" based on an inventor’s age.

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In Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law Tags Patents, Patent, Inventor, Inventorship, Petition, USPTO, MPEP

Recent Notable Xerox Patent Issuances

July 16, 2024 Kermit Lopez

“Xerox’s innovation streak continued with the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 11,984,701 on May 14, 2024. This patent, also filed and prosecuted to issuance by the Ortiz & Lopez firm, covers a sophisticated system for electronically controlling and driving semiconductor lasers, aimed at improving image conversion and quality.”

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In Patent Law, Intellectual Property Law Tags Xerox, patent, Patents, Intellectual Property, PARC, Palo Alto Research Center, USPTO