When downloading multiple pieces of correspondence from PAIR in a single download, the USPTO usually outputs the documents into a single PDF file with each piece of correspondence seperately bookmarked.
For an easy way to split this multi-part PDF file into a PDF file for each bookmark, I wrote a simple batch file and helper program [...]

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I haven’t seen any of the other patent blogs or patent-related email lists mention it so this may be the under-reported patent story of the week.
Regardless, given the audience of this blog is very tech-savvy, I wanted to bring it to your attention.  In the USPTO’s own words:
The USPTO is developing a Continuing Education for [...]

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Welcome to Patent Tech Tips, a new blog about using technology to make life easier for the patent practitioner and associated support staff. In addition, ethical and legal concerns surrounding such technology use will also be discussed.
With so many patent-related blogs in the blogsphere, you may be wondering why there is a need for [...]

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