The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Annual FOIA Report for fiscal year 2008 provides information on FOIA requests received and processed. It summarizes that CEQ received 35 requests and processed 50 total requests, with 5 pending at the end of the fiscal year. Most requests were partially granted or denied based on FOIA exemptions. CEQ also received 3 administrative appeals and processed all 3, with none pending. Exemption 5 was cited most frequently for withholding information from both requests and appeals.
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) received 51 FOIA requests in FY2004, a significant increase from 29 requests in FY2003. It processed 50 requests, with a median response time of 67 days. However, 5 complex requests took much longer, with a median time of 199 days. Exemption 5 was cited in most partial denials. CEQ spent $134,462 on FOIA processing in FY2004 but only collected $37 in fees, representing 0.02751% of total costs. The number of requests and median response time increased from the previous year.
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Annual FOIA Report for fiscal year 2008 provides information on FOIA requests received and processed. It summarizes that CEQ received 35 requests and processed 50 total requests, with 5 pending at the end of the fiscal year. Most requests were partially granted or denied based on FOIA exemptions. CEQ also received 3 administrative appeals and processed all 3, with none pending. Exemption 5 was cited most frequently for withholding information from both requests and appeals.
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) received 51 FOIA requests in FY2004, a significant increase from 29 requests in FY2003. It processed 50 requests, with a median response time of 67 days. However, 5 complex requests took much longer, with a median time of 199 days. Exemption 5 was cited in most partial denials. CEQ spent $134,462 on FOIA processing in FY2004 but only collected $37 in fees, representing 0.02751% of total costs. The number of requests and median response time increased from the previous year.
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has taken several steps to increase transparency and comply with new FOIA guidelines from the President and Attorney General. These steps include revising FOIA regulations, implementing new procedures for processing requests, providing staff training, and increasing proactive disclosures by improving its online reading room. However, CEQ still faces some impediments to fully utilizing technology due to lacking internal IT support.
This document is the outline I generated from the online tests available from the USPTO Patent Bar. I didn't pay for an expensive test prep to study for the patent bar. Instead, I went through the freely available test questions from 2002 and 2003, found all of the answers in the MPEP, and put the Q&As into manageable slides. Thus, the day before the exam, I was able to easily go through 200+ questions in only a few hours and go through this entire Outline in about an hour. Then, the day of the exam, I went through this outline in the morning. I took and "preliminarily" passed the patent bar on August 11, 2016. Hopefully this content will help you study for and confidently take the patent bar.
This document summarizes a court case regarding whether the Office of Administration (OA) within the Executive Office of the President is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a FOIA request with OA seeking documents about missing White House emails. OA refused to fully comply with the request, arguing it is not an "agency" under FOIA. The court allowed limited discovery into OA's authority and functions. After reviewing evidence, the court dismissed the case, finding OA lacks substantial independent authority and its sole function is to advise and assist the President.
The document describes a patent application appeal case involving claims 1-10 that were twice rejected by the primary examiner. The applicant appealed the rejection to the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences. The examiner disagreed with the applicant's argument that each claim is separately patentable, stating that the claims all stand or fall together as a single group. According to the patent laws, rules and procedures in the MPEP, the Board must consider which claim(s) separately on the merits.
Mohr vs Murphy Civil Court Case Information Case Historymsdaz
This civil court case involves a dispute between Paul and Lydia Mohr against Murphy Elementary School District. The case has a long history with many filings and motions, including applications for temporary restraining orders and motions to dismiss. Several hearings have been scheduled on the applications and motions to determine the next steps in the case. No judgments have been made yet as the case is still ongoing.
MBHB-Webinar-PTAB-Williams-Lovsin-051616-FINALAndrew Williams
The document summarizes a webinar presentation about the first year of appellate review of decisions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Some key points include:
- The Federal Circuit has decided 93 cases from the PTAB so far, with 27 being precedential opinions. Most decisions have been affirmed or partially affirmed and partially reversed.
- The Supreme Court took up its first case involving the PTAB, In re Cuozzo Speed Technologies, which addressed the claim construction standard used in IPRs and the reviewability of institution decisions.
- Issues addressed in the webinar include claim construction, motions to amend claims, and the reviewability of PTAB institution decisions. Statistics on appeal outcomes are
This practice direction provides guidance on preparing court bundles for family law cases in courts other than the Family Proceedings Court. It specifies requirements for contents, format, timelines for preparation and lodging, and potential penalties for non-compliance. Key requirements include dividing documents into sections, providing preliminary documents with summaries and statements, and lodging the bundle with the court at least two days before the hearing. Non-compliance may result in costs penalties or the case being removed from the list.
This document is an article from Reuters discussing the expected ruling from the EPA that carbon dioxide is not an air pollutant. It discusses how environmental groups are criticizing this move as further undermining international efforts to address climate change. The article provides background on the climate change impacts of CO2 emissions and the US role as a leading emitter. It also discusses how this ruling relates to the US previous withdrawal from the Kyoto Protocol.
This progress report provides an overview of the Obama Administration's efforts to implement open government based on the values of transparency, participation, and collaboration. Some key initiatives discussed include making government data and spending more accessible and searchable online through sites like Data.gov and USASpending.gov; soliciting public input to inform policymaking through forums, challenges, and social media; and facilitating collaboration between agencies and citizens to solve problems like public health issues. The report outlines the Administration's vision of openness and highlights several projects across federal agencies that aim to put these principles into practice in service of national priorities.
The EPA was preparing a "State of the Environment" report to be released on June 23rd. The report was intended to provide information on actual environmental conditions. However, the EPA decided to drop all data regarding global warming from the report after battling with the OMB over how to portray climate change trends. The OMB was reluctant to have information showing climate change as a serious problem included in the report. As a result, the EPA removed the entire section on global warming to avoid including distorted language. Advisers to the EPA expressed concern that omitting global warming data failed to properly address a major environmental issue.
This document is a forwarded email containing an attachment of a cover letter for an agriculture climate report. The original email from Mike Blackracken forwards the attachment to several individuals and notes that the impacts discussed in the report are mixed at a regional level, so developing adaptation plans would be important for some regions. The attachment itself could not be converted to ASCII and is displayed as a hex dump.
This email forwards a press release about a study that reviewed over 200 climate studies from the past 40 years. The study found that the 20th century was neither the warmest nor had the most extreme weather of the past 1000 years. The study confirmed that the Medieval Warm Period from 800-1300 AD and the Little Ice Age from 1300-1900 AD affected wide areas globally. Some parts of the world were warmer during the Medieval Warm Period than in the 20th century. The study analyzed various climate indicators and concluded natural climate variations need to be better accounted for in climate models.
The President’s Speech in Cairo: A New Beginning - PunjabiObama White House
President Obama’s speech in Cairo on America’s relationship with Muslim communities around the world. June 4th, 2009. http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/newbeginning/
1) The White House Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative Report recognizes the interconnected challenges in high-poverty neighborhoods and calls for a unified approach to address poverty, failing schools, and broken homes.
2) Developing strategic and accountable partnerships leads to lasting change by sustaining comprehensive change efforts.
3) Maintaining a results focus supported by data presents a strategy for achieving specific objectives, and can lead to a common data set to measure progress.
August 1981 The 12th Annual Report Of The Council On Environmental QualityObama White House
The document discusses the history and importance of chocolate in human civilization. It notes that chocolate originated in Mesoamerica over 3000 years ago and was prized by the Aztecs and Mayans for its taste. Cocoa beans were used as currency and their cultivation was tightly regulated. The Spanish conquest of the 16th century introduced chocolate to Europe, where it became popular as a drink among the elite.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The George Marshall Institute commends the National Academies' review of the Administration's draft Climate Change Strategic Plan. The Institute agrees with the Academies that the Administration's outreach to the scientific community shows interest in developing a responsive plan. The Institute also reviewed the draft plan and submitted comments recommending improvements. Both the Academies' review and comments from a workshop reinforce that current knowledge is limited, improving observations is key, and models must be based on facts, not unvalidated hypotheses. The Institute stresses the need to prioritize climate research.
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has taken several steps to increase transparency and comply with new FOIA guidelines from the President and Attorney General. These steps include revising FOIA regulations, implementing new procedures for processing requests, providing staff training, and increasing proactive disclosures by improving its online reading room. However, CEQ still faces some impediments to fully utilizing technology due to lacking internal IT support.
This document is the outline I generated from the online tests available from the USPTO Patent Bar. I didn't pay for an expensive test prep to study for the patent bar. Instead, I went through the freely available test questions from 2002 and 2003, found all of the answers in the MPEP, and put the Q&As into manageable slides. Thus, the day before the exam, I was able to easily go through 200+ questions in only a few hours and go through this entire Outline in about an hour. Then, the day of the exam, I went through this outline in the morning. I took and "preliminarily" passed the patent bar on August 11, 2016. Hopefully this content will help you study for and confidently take the patent bar.
This document summarizes a court case regarding whether the Office of Administration (OA) within the Executive Office of the President is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a FOIA request with OA seeking documents about missing White House emails. OA refused to fully comply with the request, arguing it is not an "agency" under FOIA. The court allowed limited discovery into OA's authority and functions. After reviewing evidence, the court dismissed the case, finding OA lacks substantial independent authority and its sole function is to advise and assist the President.
The document describes a patent application appeal case involving claims 1-10 that were twice rejected by the primary examiner. The applicant appealed the rejection to the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences. The examiner disagreed with the applicant's argument that each claim is separately patentable, stating that the claims all stand or fall together as a single group. According to the patent laws, rules and procedures in the MPEP, the Board must consider which claim(s) separately on the merits.
Mohr vs Murphy Civil Court Case Information Case Historymsdaz
This civil court case involves a dispute between Paul and Lydia Mohr against Murphy Elementary School District. The case has a long history with many filings and motions, including applications for temporary restraining orders and motions to dismiss. Several hearings have been scheduled on the applications and motions to determine the next steps in the case. No judgments have been made yet as the case is still ongoing.
MBHB-Webinar-PTAB-Williams-Lovsin-051616-FINALAndrew Williams
The document summarizes a webinar presentation about the first year of appellate review of decisions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Some key points include:
- The Federal Circuit has decided 93 cases from the PTAB so far, with 27 being precedential opinions. Most decisions have been affirmed or partially affirmed and partially reversed.
- The Supreme Court took up its first case involving the PTAB, In re Cuozzo Speed Technologies, which addressed the claim construction standard used in IPRs and the reviewability of institution decisions.
- Issues addressed in the webinar include claim construction, motions to amend claims, and the reviewability of PTAB institution decisions. Statistics on appeal outcomes are
This practice direction provides guidance on preparing court bundles for family law cases in courts other than the Family Proceedings Court. It specifies requirements for contents, format, timelines for preparation and lodging, and potential penalties for non-compliance. Key requirements include dividing documents into sections, providing preliminary documents with summaries and statements, and lodging the bundle with the court at least two days before the hearing. Non-compliance may result in costs penalties or the case being removed from the list.
This document is an article from Reuters discussing the expected ruling from the EPA that carbon dioxide is not an air pollutant. It discusses how environmental groups are criticizing this move as further undermining international efforts to address climate change. The article provides background on the climate change impacts of CO2 emissions and the US role as a leading emitter. It also discusses how this ruling relates to the US previous withdrawal from the Kyoto Protocol.
This progress report provides an overview of the Obama Administration's efforts to implement open government based on the values of transparency, participation, and collaboration. Some key initiatives discussed include making government data and spending more accessible and searchable online through sites like Data.gov and USASpending.gov; soliciting public input to inform policymaking through forums, challenges, and social media; and facilitating collaboration between agencies and citizens to solve problems like public health issues. The report outlines the Administration's vision of openness and highlights several projects across federal agencies that aim to put these principles into practice in service of national priorities.
The EPA was preparing a "State of the Environment" report to be released on June 23rd. The report was intended to provide information on actual environmental conditions. However, the EPA decided to drop all data regarding global warming from the report after battling with the OMB over how to portray climate change trends. The OMB was reluctant to have information showing climate change as a serious problem included in the report. As a result, the EPA removed the entire section on global warming to avoid including distorted language. Advisers to the EPA expressed concern that omitting global warming data failed to properly address a major environmental issue.
This document is a forwarded email containing an attachment of a cover letter for an agriculture climate report. The original email from Mike Blackracken forwards the attachment to several individuals and notes that the impacts discussed in the report are mixed at a regional level, so developing adaptation plans would be important for some regions. The attachment itself could not be converted to ASCII and is displayed as a hex dump.
This email forwards a press release about a study that reviewed over 200 climate studies from the past 40 years. The study found that the 20th century was neither the warmest nor had the most extreme weather of the past 1000 years. The study confirmed that the Medieval Warm Period from 800-1300 AD and the Little Ice Age from 1300-1900 AD affected wide areas globally. Some parts of the world were warmer during the Medieval Warm Period than in the 20th century. The study analyzed various climate indicators and concluded natural climate variations need to be better accounted for in climate models.
The President’s Speech in Cairo: A New Beginning - PunjabiObama White House
President Obama’s speech in Cairo on America’s relationship with Muslim communities around the world. June 4th, 2009. http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/newbeginning/
1) The White House Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative Report recognizes the interconnected challenges in high-poverty neighborhoods and calls for a unified approach to address poverty, failing schools, and broken homes.
2) Developing strategic and accountable partnerships leads to lasting change by sustaining comprehensive change efforts.
3) Maintaining a results focus supported by data presents a strategy for achieving specific objectives, and can lead to a common data set to measure progress.
August 1981 The 12th Annual Report Of The Council On Environmental QualityObama White House
The document discusses the history and importance of chocolate in human civilization. It notes that chocolate originated in Mesoamerica over 3000 years ago and was prized by the Aztecs and Mayans for its taste. Cocoa beans were used as currency and their cultivation was tightly regulated. The Spanish conquest of the 16th century introduced chocolate to Europe, where it became popular as a drink among the elite.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The George Marshall Institute commends the National Academies' review of the Administration's draft Climate Change Strategic Plan. The Institute agrees with the Academies that the Administration's outreach to the scientific community shows interest in developing a responsive plan. The Institute also reviewed the draft plan and submitted comments recommending improvements. Both the Academies' review and comments from a workshop reinforce that current knowledge is limited, improving observations is key, and models must be based on facts, not unvalidated hypotheses. The Institute stresses the need to prioritize climate research.
This document contains a section-by-section analysis of proposed bipartisan climate change legislation. It outlines 8 sections that would establish a Presidential Commission on Climate Change to develop a national strategy, create an Office of Global Climate Change within DOE, implement a voluntary greenhouse gas emissions reduction program, establish a climate technology research and development program, and require energy research plans to include reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis provides details on the purpose and requirements of each proposed section.
1) The document requests that OSTP cease dissemination of the National Assessment on Climate Change (NACC) pursuant to requirements of the Federal Data Quality Act.
2) It argues that NACC fails to meet FDQA standards of objectivity, accuracy, reliability, and utility. Specifically, it claims NACC presents information in an incomplete and biased manner and is factually inaccurate.
3) As the lead plaintiff in previous litigation against dissemination of NACC, the Competitive Enterprise Institute considers itself an affected party under FDQA and is requesting timely correction of information by ceasing dissemination of NACC.
General Services Administration Preliminary Regulatory Reform PlanObama White House
When President Obama unveiled his plan to create a 21st-century regulatory system that protects the health and safety of Americans in a cost-effective way, he called for an unprecedented government-wide review of rules already on the books. As a result of that review, the General Services Administration has identified initiatives to reduce burdens and save money. Read the agency plan and share your comments, feedback and questions.
Visit WhiteHouse.gov/RegulatoryReform to view all the plans and learn more.
This document discusses several key points regarding the debate around climate change and the White House's position:
1) It questions whether there is truly a scientific consensus that human activity is the main driver of global warming, citing various petitions and surveys of scientists that disagree with this assertion.
2) It argues that the "hockey stick" graph, which shows a sharp uptick in 20th century temperatures, is disputed within the scientific community and relies on questionable methodology.
3) It notes that the study referenced by the White House finding warmer periods in the past was funded by multiple government agencies in addition to the oil industry, and critiques the hockey stick study rather than the funding source.
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This document summarizes a study published in the Journal of Energy and Environment that reviewed over 200 studies from the past 10 years on reconstructing ancient climates over the past 1,000 years. The key findings were:
1) Temperatures were found to be warmer than now in many northern regions from 950-1100 AD and many parts of the world were warmer from 800-1300 AD during the Medieval Warm Period.
2) Temperatures from 1300-1900 AD during the Little Ice Age period were generally cooler than recent decades.
3) The present global warming is not necessarily more a product of human emissions than natural changes, as natural climate fluctuations could be a dominant factor in recent warming
August 1975 The Sixth Anual Report Of The Council On Environmental QualityObama White House
This document describes a new type of battery that is safer and longer-lasting than current lithium-ion batteries. It works by using lithium metal instead of graphite as the anode, which increases energy density. However, lithium metal poses safety and lifespan issues. The new battery addresses this by using a solid electrolyte and lithium metal composite that prevents dendrite growth. As a result, the battery can charge faster and last longer than existing batteries, offering great potential for electric vehicles and consumer electronics.
This document provides information about the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) annual report for fiscal year 2017. It includes the point of contact for the report, how to make a FOIA request to the CIA, definitions of key terms, descriptions of the types of information exempted from disclosure including intelligence sources and methods, statistics on the number of FOIA requests received and processed, how long requests took to process, the number of times various exemptions were cited, and details of administrative appeals.
Patent bar practice questions april 2003Bradley Sands
The document contains a 15 question multiple choice exam from the USPTO regarding patent law procedures and rules. The questions cover topics such as proper Markush groups, responses to office actions, fees and deadlines, common ownership under 103, and when a final rejection is proper. The exam tests knowledge of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP).
This document summarizes a training for city staff on the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. It outlines key aspects of FOIA like public records, response timelines, exemptions, fees, and the process for responding to and denying requests. Staff are instructed on forms to use for responses and the roles of the city clerk and attorney's office in assisting with FOIA compliance. Questions from staff are invited at the end.
The document summarizes the establishment and procedures of the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) in India. It discusses that IPAB was established in 2003 to hear appeals against decisions made by registrars regarding trademarks, geographical indications, and patents. IPAB has appellate jurisdiction over most decisions made by the Patent Controller regarding patents since 2007. The document outlines IPAB's jurisdiction, procedures for filing appeals and applications, and powers, such as making its own rules and not being bound by the Civil Procedure Code.
Five major differences between IPRs and invalidation proceedingsAlexandraPuYang
Alexandra Yang of Fangda Partners examines the differences and similarities between IPRs in the U.S. and invalidation proceedings before the CNIPA to give U.S. practitioners and clients a clear picture of the patent invalidation proceedings in China.
Patent Law Review - IP Year in Review CLE v2Bryan Beel
This document provides a summary of a presentation on recent developments in patent law given to the Oregon State Bar Intellectual Property Section. It discusses several topics, including proposed patent legislation, practice before the International Trade Commission and Patent and Trademark Office, as well as recent decisions from the Federal Circuit and Supreme Court that have impacted patent law. The presentation was delivered by Bryan Beel of Perkins Coie LLP on February 14, 2014.
The document summarizes highlights from the second year of post-issuance proceedings administered by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). It discusses several notable cases from 2014 related to inter partes review, covered business method review, and post-grant review. Specifically, it discusses how the Federal Circuit addressed the appealability of PTAB decisions on petitions and clarified that only final written decisions can be appealed. It also summarizes trends in petitions filed and issues considered in the second year of these new proceedings introduced by the America Invents Act.
IP-301: Post-Grant Review Trials 2020 - Interplay With District Court LitigationFinancial Poise
This segment, though last, is arguably the most important. It will discuss issues that come into being as a result of co-pending proceedings with U.S. district court litigation. These issues include estoppel, claim construction, and validity determinations.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/interplay-with-district-court-litigation-2020/
Advanced Practice Under the American Invents Act (AIA).
Post Issuance Proceedings.
Kill Rates.
IPX.
Review Proceedings.
Insights and Lessons.
Trial Timeline.
What's Next?
What Does it mean?
To understand go through the whole document...
Nothing but this is basically intended to give message about the term "Patent Applications"? What they are? Benefits? Drawback? etc
Presentation on the Patent Process in US
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Big Changes.
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The document discusses various aspects related to filing an appeal under the Income Tax Act of 1961. It begins by defining an appeal as the examination of a lower court's decision by a higher court. It then outlines the different stages of an appeal process, starting with the first appeal to the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), then the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, High Court, and Supreme Court. The document provides details on the relevant rules regarding appeals, circumstances for producing additional evidence, important points to consider when filing an appeal, and guidelines for effective representation before appellate authorities.
This document opposes the plaintiffs' emergency application to enforce the court's temporary restraining order regarding the preservation of evidence in Jewel v. NSA. It argues that immediately halting the destruction of all Section 702 materials as ordered would have significant operational impacts for NSA and force it out of compliance with FISC-approved minimization procedures. It also argues that the TRO did not expressly apply to Section 702 materials, and that it is unlikely plaintiffs' communications were acquired under Section 702 since it only authorizes targeted foreign surveillance. Preserving all Section 702 data would distort the government's preservation obligations in this case.
The document is a mock patent application form for a project on protecting distribution transformers using a microcontroller. It includes forms for the patent application, provisional specification, and a statement and undertaking. The key details are an application number, filing date, applicant and inventor names, title of invention, address for correspondence, priority details for any previous applications, required declarations and signatures, and attachments including the provisional specification and abstract. The provisional specification would include fields, objects, description, examples and unique features of the invention. This application is intended as an exercise and not for actual patent office submission.
The document discusses various third-party challenges to patents and patent applications that can be filed with the USPTO, including inter partes review (IPR), post grant review (PGR), covered business method patent review (CBM), preissuance submissions, and derivation proceedings. It provides details on the standards for instituting each proceeding, who can file, applicable grounds, timing requirements, procedures, and differences between the proceedings. USPTO fees for IPR are around $25k with typical total costs to completion of $350k-$700k. The overall success rate of IPRs is very high for petitioners, with around 85% of petitions granted and 60% of all claims found unpatent
This document contains instructions and templates for Public Information Officers regarding their duties and responsibilities under the Right to Information Act 2005.
It provides guidance on properly forwarding RTI applications and appeals to the relevant authorities. It also includes templates for rejecting applications if the requests are vague or non-specific, transferring applications to other departments as needed, notifying third parties about disclosed information, and collecting additional fees from applicants.
The document advises PIOs to handle requests courteously and within statutory timeframes, while protecting privacy and following legal exemptions. It also outlines best practices for PIOs and APIOs to assist applicants and maintain updated records to facilitate information disclosure.
The document summarizes key provisions of the Right to Information Act 2005 in India. It discusses that public authorities must provide reasons for decisions under Section 4(1)d and publish relevant facts while formulating policies under Section 4(1)c. It defines information under Section 2(f) and discusses the rights of citizens to inspect documents, obtain copies and data under Section 2(j). It also summarizes provisions around request formats, signatures, citizenship proof, languages, third party objections, inspection of offices, deemed PIOs, time limits, costs, appeals and penalties under the Act.
Claiming Strategies for Medical Device Patent Application PLUS - Bonus Update...Patterson Thuente IP
Good Application Practice.
Good Patent Claiming.
Claims.
Avoiding Contributory/Indirect Infringement.
US Patent Reform 2011.
FTFG.
First-to-Publish.
Introducing a Whole Gaggle of PIPs.
Coming Soon: Lots More Rules!
Leahy-Smith American Invents Act of 2011.
First Inventor to File with Grace(FTFG).
Changes Already in Place.
Changes for Next Year (2012).
Putting it into Practice.
What's Next for the AIA?
White House State of the Union 2016 - Enhanced GraphicsObama White House
On January 12, 2016, President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address to Congress and the nation.
Check out the slides from the enhanced broadcast of his address, featuring charts, graphs, and images that help explain the policies and issues he discussed.
Learn more at WhiteHouse.gov/SOTU.
President Obama penned a letter to Congressman Nadler of New York outlining how the Iran deal is a key piece of our strategy to help our allies in the Middle East counter Iran's destabilizing activities.
This document appears to be notes from a meeting on drought and wildfire between Western governors and White House officials. The agenda includes presentations on drought and wildfires, followed by discussion. The document outlines various federal efforts to address drought, including disaster assistance for workers, water conservation programs, strategic investments, and fire preparedness. It also discusses the impacts of drought on forests and unsustainable increases in wildfire suppression funding.
Everyday acts of kindness and giving back can drive positive change in our nation and address global challenges when people come together through movements like #GivingTuesday. This document encourages supporting neighbors in need through charitable donations and kindness this holiday season to cultivate understanding that we are all part of something greater and can have an impact around the world.
Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865). "Nicolay Copy," Gettysburg Address, 1863. Page 1 and 2. Holograph manuscript. Manuscript Division, Library of Congress. Gift of Hay family, 1916 (2.5). Courtesy of the National Archives and Library of Congress.
Message: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the White House FellowsObama White House
This is the President's message commemorating the establishment of the White House Fellows, a prestigious program dedicated to giving the nation’s most promising leaders insight into the inner workings of the Federal government. To learn more visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/fellows.
The minimum wage helps support family incomes, reducing inequality and poverty, but as a slide deck from the Council of Economic Advisers shows, as the real value of the minimum wage has been allowed to erode, it has stopped serving this important purpose.
White House State of the Union 2014 Enhanced Graphics PosterObama White House
On January 28, President Obama delivered the 2014 State of the Union Address to Congress and the nation.
Check out the slides from the enhanced broadcast of his address, featuring charts, graphs, and images that help explain the policies and issues he discussed.
White House State of the Union 2014 Enhanced GraphicsObama White House
On January 28, President Obama delivered the 2014 State of the Union Address to Congress and the nation.
Check out the slides from the enhanced broadcast of his address, featuring charts, graphs, and images that help explain the policies and issues he discussed.
See more at WhiteHouse.gov/SOTU.
President Obama's Handwritten Tribute to the Gettysburg AddressObama White House
150 years after President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, President Obama penned a handwritten tribute to President Lincoln's historic remarks.
President Obama believes we have a moral obligation to lead the fight against carbon pollution. Share the details of his plan to help make sure people in your community get the facts.
The document outlines the President's plan to reduce the deficit by more than $4 trillion total through 2023. It details that over $2.5 trillion in deficit reduction has already been signed into law. This includes $1.4 trillion in spending cuts and more than $600 billion in new tax revenue from the wealthy. The President has also offered Speaker Boehner an additional $1.5 trillion in deficit reduction, including $930 billion in spending cuts to defense, health care, and entitlement programs, as well as $580 billion from limiting tax deductions for the wealthy.
Now Is the Time: President Obama's Plan to Reduce Gun ViolenceObama White House
The President’s plan to protect our children and our communities by reducing gun violence.
Learn More: http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/preventing-gun-violence
The document discusses President Obama's proposal to extend middle-class tax cuts. It proposes extending tax cuts for families making under $250,000 per year. This would benefit 114 million middle-class families. Failing to extend the cuts would increase taxes by an average of $1,600 for each of these families. The plan aims to reduce the federal deficit by $1.16 trillion over 10 years by not extending high-income tax cuts for those making over $250,000 annually.
The Obama Administration recognizes that the interconnected challenges in high-poverty neighborhoods require interconnected solutions. The Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative is a community-based approach to help neighborhoods in distress transform themselves into neighborhoods of opportunity.
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Youngest c m in India- Pema Khandu BiographyVoterMood
Pema Khandu, born on August 21, 1979, is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He is the son of former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Dorjee Khandu. Pema Khandu assumed office as the Chief Minister in July 2016, making him one of the youngest Chief Ministers in India at that time.
Essential Tools for Modern PR Business .pptxPragencyuk
Discover the essential tools and strategies for modern PR business success. Learn how to craft compelling news releases, leverage press release sites and news wires, stay updated with PR news, and integrate effective PR practices to enhance your brand's visibility and credibility. Elevate your PR efforts with our comprehensive guide.
Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
1. Annual FOIA 2006 Report
October 1, 2005-September 30, 2006
I. Basic Information Regarding Report
A. Name, Title, Address, and Telephone Number of Person to be Contacted with Questions about The
Report.
Edward Boling
Freedom of Information Officer
Council on Environmental Quality
722 Jackson Place, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Telephone number: (202) 395-5750
Fax number: (202) 456-0753
E-Mail: efoia@ceq.eop.gov
B. Electronic address for report on the World Wide Web.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/CEQ
C. How to obtain a copy of the report in paper form.
Request a copy from the address above.
II. How to Make a FOIA Request
FOIA Requests should be submitted by fax at (202) 456-0753 or E-Mail to
eboling@ceq.eop.gov
A. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all individual agency components and offices that
receive FOIA requests.
N/A
B. Brief description of the agency’s response time ranges.
Median response time ranges from 35 days but up to 314 days due to complexity and need
to consult with other agencies.
C. Brief description of why some requests are not granted.
Since most FOIA requests pertain to deliberative process, exemption (b)(5) is
used to withhold exempt material.
III. Definitions of Terms and Acronyms Used in the Report (to be included in each report)
A. Agency-specific acronyms or other terms:
1. Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),
2. Environmental Assessment (EA),
3. Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI),
4. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
B. Basic terms, expressed in common terminology.
1. FOIA/PA request Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act request. A FOIA request is generally a
request for access to records concerning a third party, an organization, or a particular topic of
interest. A Privacy Act request is a request for records concerning oneself; such requests are also
treated as FOIA requests. (All requests for access to records, regardless of which law is cited by
the requester, are included in this report.)
2. Initial Request. A request to a federal agency for access to records under the Freedom of
Information Act.
3. Appeal, A request to a federal agency asking that it review at a higher administrative level a
full denial or partial denial of access to records under the Freedom of Information Act, or any
other FOIA determination such as a matter pertaining to fees.
4. Processed Request or Appeal, A request or appeal for which an agency has taken a final
action on the request or the appeal in all respects.
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2. 5. Multitrack processing, A system in which simple requests requiring relatively minimal review are
placed in one processing track and more voluminous and complex requests are placed in one or
more other tracks. Requests in each track are processed on a first in/first out basis. A requester
who has an urgent need for records may request expedited processing (see below).
6. Expedited processing, An agency will process a FOIA request on an expedited basis when a
requester has shown an exceptional need or urgency for the records which warrants prioritization
of his or her request over other requests that were made earlier.
7. Simple request, A FOIA request that an agency using multitrack processing places in its fastest
(nonexpedited) track based on the volume and/or simplicity of records requested.
8. Complex request, A FOIA request that an agency using multitrack processing places in a slower
track based on the volume and/or complexity of records requested.
9. Grant, An agency decision to disclose all records in full in response to a FOIA request.
10. Partial grant, An agency decision to disclose a record in part in response to a FOIA request,
deleting information determined to be exempt under one or more of the FOIA's exemptions; or a
decision to disclose some records in their entireties, but to withhold others in whole or in part.
11. Denial, An agency decision not to release any part of a record or records in response to a FOIA
request because all the information in the requested records is determined by the agency to be
exempt under one or more of the FOIA's exemptions, or for some procedural reason (such as
because no record is located in response to a FOIA request).
12. Time limits, The time period in the Freedom of Information Act for an agency to respond to a
FOIA request (ordinarily 20 working days from proper receipt of a "perfected" FOIA request).
13. "Perfected" request, A FOIA request for records which adequately describes the records sought,
which has been received by the FOIA office of the agency or agency component in possession of
the records, and for which there is no remaining question about the payment of applicable fees.
14. Exemption 3 statute, A separate federal statute prohibiting the disclosure of a certain type of
information and authorizing its withholding under FOIA subsection (b)(3).
15. Median number, The middle, not average, number. For example, of 3, 7, and 14, the median
number is 7.
16. Average number, The number obtained by dividing the sum of a group of numbers by the quantity
of numbers in the group.
IV. Exemption 3 Statutes
A. List of Exemption 3 statutes relied on by agency during current fiscal year.
1. Brief description of type(s) of information withheld under each statute: None
2. Statement of whether a court has upheld the use of each statute. If so, then cite example.
None
V. Initial FOIA/PA Access Requests
A. Numbers of initial requests.
1. Number of requests pending as of end of preceding fiscal year 9
2. Number of requests received during current fiscal year 24
3. Number of requests processed during current fiscal year 23
4. Number of requests pending as of end of current fiscal year 10
B. Disposition of initial requests.
1. Number of total grants 3
2. Number of partial grants 5
3. Number of denials 0
a. number of times each FOIA exemption used
(counting each exemption once per request)
1. Exemption 1 0
2. Exemption 2 2
3. Exemption 3 0
4. Exemption 4 0
5. Exemption 5 3
6. Exemption 6 0
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3. 7. Exemption 7(A) 0
8. Exemption 7(B) 0
9. Exemption 7(C) 0
10. Exemption 7(D) 0
11. Exemption 7(E) 0
12. Exemption 7(F) 0
13. Exemption 8 0
14. Exemption 9 0
4. Other reasons for nondisclosure: 15
a. no records 11
b. referrals
c. request withdrawn 0
d. fee-related reason 0
e. records not reasonably described 2
f. not a proper FOIA request for some other reason 0
g. not an agency record 0
h. duplicate request 1
i. other (overtaken by events) 1
VI. Appeals of Initial Denials of FOIA/PA Requests
A. Numbers of appeals.
1.Number of appeals received during fiscal year 0
2.Number of appeals processed during fiscal year 1
B. Disposition of appeals.
1.Number completely upheld 1
2.Number partially reversed 0
3.Number completely reversed 0
a. number of times each FOIA exemption used
(counting each exemption once per appeal)
(1) Exemption 1 0
(2) Exemption 2 0
(3) Exemption 3 0
(4) Exemption 4 0
(5) Exemption 5 1
(6) Exemption 6 0
(7) Exemption 7(A) 0
(8) Exemption 7(B) 0
(9) Exemption 7(C) 0
(10) Exemption 7(D) 0
(11) Exemption 7(E) 0
(12) Exemption 7(F) 0
(13) Exemption 8 0
(14) Exemption 9 0
4. Other reasons for nondisclosure 0
a. no records 0
b. referrals 0
c. request withdrawn 0
d. fee related reason 0
e. records not reasonably described 0
f. not a proper FOIA request for some other reason 0
g. not an agency record 0
h. duplicate request 0
i. other (specify) 0
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4. VII. Compliance with Time Limits/ Statutes of Pending Requests
A. Median processing time for requests processed during the year.
1. Simple requests (if multiple tracks used.)
a. number of requests processed 22
b. median number of days to process 35
2. Complex requests (specify for any and all tracks used).
a. number of requests processed 0
b. median number of days to process 0
3. Requests accorded expedited processing 1
a. number of requests processed 1
b. median number of days to process 6
B. Status of pending requests.
1. Number of requests pending as of end of current fiscal year 10
2. Median number of days that such requests were pending as of that date 239
VIII. COMPARISONS WITH PREVIOUS YEAR(S).
A. Comparison of numbers of requests received:
24 in FY06 vs. 40 in FY05
B. Comparison of number of requests processed:
32 in FY06 vs. 40 in FY05
C. Comparison of median numbers of days requests were pending as of end of fiscal year:
309 in FY06 vs. 40 in FY05
D. Other statistics significant to agency:
Our “median number of days to process” does not reflect the time our agency must spend on complex
requests. Although all our FOIA requests are tracked as “simple requests” 6 of the 24 requests received
in FY06 are in fact quite complex. Those complex requests accounted for 6 of the 10 requests pending at
the end of FY06. As of the date of this report those 6 requests are currently next in line to be processed
within our “first in – first out” policy.
In 2004, CEQ adopted a “first in – first out” policy for managing an increasing number of requests. Under
this policy, objectively simple requests may receive expedited processing. CEQ received 1 formal request
for expedited processing during FY2006.
IX. Costs/FOIA Staffing
A. Staffing levels.
1. Number of full-time FOIA personnel 0
2. Number of personnel with part-time or occasional FOIA duties (in work-years) .96
3. Total number of personnel (in total work years) .96
B. Total costs (including staff and all resources).
1. FOIA processing (including appeals) 103222.50
2. Litigation-related activities (estimated) 4687.50
3. Total Costs 107,910.00
X. Fees
A. Total amount of fees collected by agency for processing requests 00.00
B. Percentage of total costs 00.00%
XI. FOIA Regulation
http://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/
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5. XII. REPORT ON EXECUTIVE ORDER 13392 IMPLEMENTATION
Issued by the President on December 14, 2005, Executive Order 13392, “Improving Agency Disclosure of
Information,” established a “citizen-centered,” “results-oriented” approach to the administration of the
Freedom of Information Act. Among its provisions, the Executive Order directed agencies to thoroughly
review their current administration of the Act and, subsequently, to develop a plan to improve those
processes. That plan in place, Executive Order 13392 directs agencies to use their annual FOIA reports
to describe their various successes in meeting the milestones and goals set forth therein.
This section of the Council on Environmental Quality’s annual FOIA report addresses CEQ’s progress in
implementing the steps set forth in its 2006 FOIA Improvement Plan.
Note that unlike previous sections of this report, which employ data compiled for FY06, Section XII covers
Executive Order implementation activities through December 2006.
A. Description of supplementation/modification of agency improvement plan (if applicable).
On September 12, 2006, in response to comments from the Department of Justice, CEQ amended its
FOIA Improvement Plan to clarify its presentation of its plan for backlog reduction.
B. Report on agency implementation of its plan, including its performance in meeting milestones, with
respect to each improvement area.
CEQ has met many of the goals and milestones set forth in the report it submitted in response to
Executive Order 13392 (see www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/ceq-foia-06.html). Achievements are particularly
noteworthy in the area of making CEQ’s FOIA process more comprehensible by and accessible to
citizens. Central to this effort was CEQ’s redesign of its website www.whitehouse.gov/ceq to feature an
all-inclusive FOIA “center” with resources ranging from the full text of the Freedom of Information Act
itself, CEQ FOIA regulations, Executive Order 13392, CEQ’s Annual FOIA reports from 1998-2005, and a
number of other items of importance to FOIA requesters. At the heart of the new FOIA Center is CEQ’s
Online Reading Room, a virtual library of material designed to illuminate and simplify the FOIA process.
Users can peruse environmental news, policies, and reports generated not only by CEQ but by other
agencies. In addition, the Online Reading Room provides reference service. Users are directed to the
Environmental Protection Agency’s website to pursue copies of Environmental Impact Statements.
Perhaps the most important posting to CEQ’s Online Reading Room are the documents (in .pdf format)
that CEQ has released under FOIA which, because of their subject matter, are likely to be the subject of
other FOIA requests. Documents available online include written and email correspondence and other
information deemed responsive to a particular FOIA request; material determined to be non-responsive is
indicated within the text of the document. For ease of use, material is organized by subject and individual
documents are indexed and numbered chronologically. To date, documents from 11 FOIA requests have
been posted with more on the way. By making these documents available, CEQ hopes to save FOIA
requesters time and money since they can review topical material online before submitting a formal
request.
With these achievements, CEQ has completed all of the following areas to be completed by December
31, 2006:
• Website postings to assist the public in making FOIA requests and tracking FOIA
responses.
a. CEQ will post this FOIA Plan
b. CEQ will post copies of records that have been released under FOIA and that CEQ
determines have become or are likely to become the subject of subsequent requests for
substantially the same records.
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6. • The CEQ FOIA Home Page (http://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/foia.html) will be revised
and monitored to ensure that it includes accurate information regarding CEQ FOIA Officers and
their contact information, instructions on submitting FOIA requests, information on the status of
requests, and information regarding the scope of CEQ records and available information on the
activities of CEQ and related agencies.
a. Redesign website to reflect information in this FOIA Plan and add a FOIA Reading
Room.
b. Coordinate with the Office of Administration and other jurisdictional offices regarding
the implementation of website revisions.
• CEQ’s Chief FOIA Officer will advise all CEQ staff of their responsibilities under the FOIA
and the CEQ FOIA Plan.
• Redesign website to reflect information in this FOIA Plan and add a FOIA Reading Room.
• Review other agency regulations and public input provided in response to this FOIA Plan.
• Coordinate with the Department of Justice Office of Information and Privacy and the
Office of Management and Budget regarding the implementation of regulation revisions.
• Advise the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Administration of CEQ
FOIA backlog and its needs and proposals for more effective implementation of
Executive Order 13392, the E-FOIA provisions of the 1996 FOIA Amendments, and other
relevant authorities (this will continue on a monthly basis).
a. Establish points of contact with OA and OMB.
b. Communications at the beginning of each month regarding status information on
implementation of this FOIA plan and coordination on FOIA requests.
C. Identification and discussion of any deficiency in meeting plan milestones (if applicable).
CEQ was unable to submit draft FOIA regulations to Federal Register in December of 2006. This
was due, at least in part, to its inability to replace a key staff member who served as staff for the
CEQ FOIA Service Center. CEQ’s record of FOIA accomplishment has been due primarily to the
diligent public service of William (“Bill”) Perhach, who retired from Federal service at the end of
July, 2006. Since publishing a Vacancy Announcement for Paralegal Special on August 17,
2006, CEQ has actively sought out qualified applicants to fill this position. CEQ has issued
another Vacancy Announcement (closing date February 6, 2007) and will continue its efforts to
hire sufficient staff to fully implement its FOIA Plan in 2007.
D. Additional narrative statement regarding other executive order-related activities (optional)
E. Concise descriptions of FOIA exemptions
The nine exemptions to the FOIA authorize Federal agencies to withhold information cover: (1)
classified national defense and foreign relations information; (2) internal agency rules and practices;
(3) information that is prohibited from disclosure by another Federal law; (4) trade secrets and other
confidential business information; (5) inter-agency or intra-agency communications that are protected
by legal privileges; (6) information involving matters of personal privacy; (7) records or information
compiled by or for law enforcement purposes, to the extent that the production of those records (A)
could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings, (B) would deprive a person
a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, (C) could reasonably be expected to constitute an
unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, (D) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identify of
a confidential source, (E) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement
investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or
prosecutions, or (F) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any
individual; (8) information relating to the supervision of financial institutions; and (9) geological
information on wells.
F. Additional statistics:
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7. 1. Time range of requests pending, by date of request (or, where applicable, by date of
referral from another agency)
From July 1, 2005 through January 31, 2007.
2. Time range of communications pending with other agencies, by date of initial interagency
communication
From December 22, 2003 through January 31, 2007
G. Attachment: Agency improvement plan in current form
Please see www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/ceq-foia-06.html
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