On February 6, 2014, the USPTO published in 79 FR 7971:
- a notice that it will be hosting a roundtable event on March 5, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and
- a request for written comments on the following topics for discussion at the roundtable event. Registration is required to attend in-person or by webcast. Requests for participation as a speaker must be made in writing by February 14, 2014. The USPTO has also published additional information on its website.
- Factors in Determining Whether an Amended/Continuation Design Claim Satisfies the Written Description Requirement; and
- Establishing Adequate Written Description Support in the Original Disclosure.