Joel Miller has practiced law for over thirty years, specializing in patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and antitrust law, and established his solo practice in 1991. Please visit the Description of the Practice to learn about Mr. Miller’s work.
Practice Manual for the BPAI
Mr. Miller is the author of the book, The PTO Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences: Appellate Advocacy and Practice. Recent developments and decisions concerning practice before the BPAI are discussed at Current Developments at the BPAI.
Please note: A revised version of the book, incorporating the new ex parte appeal rules announced this past November and recent Federal Circuit case law, will be released shortly. Please use this link to request e-mail notification when the book becomes available. Please note that the 2010 edition remains valid for appeals having a notice of appeal date earlier than Jan. 23, 2012.
Patentable Subject Matter
Mr. Miller continues to track developments in patentable subject-matter eligibility in the courts and at the USPTO. Please visit Current Developments in Patentable Subject Matter under 35 U.S.C. § 101.
More of Mr. Miller’s professional activities, including educational programs, presentations, and speaking engagements, are described on the Biographical Information page.