The name “Bypass Application” came about by how a US/PCT application is filed – i.e., when a bypass application is filed, the National Stage of a PCT application is bypassed.   Simply put, instead of filing a regular US national phase application, a new US application that is a continuation or continuation-in-part of the previously-filed & currently pending PCT application (with at least one common inventor) is filed.   Additional requirements also apply and should be reviewed before the filing of an application. 

From original correspondence dated Novemmber 16, 2009.

Viola Ange, founder and president of IPParalegals, has practiced and taught IP prosecution precision, professionalism and ethics her entire 26-year career. Ms. Ange’s guiding principle? To make a difference in everything she does. These standards of practice were officially recognized recently when she received the Paralegal Gateway ‘Paralegal Superstar Award‘ for April 2010.

“Just being considered for a ‘Paralegal Superstar’ nomination was a wonderful surprise!” Ms. Ange stated. “But to be selected for this prestigious award is a huge honor. It is with great pride that I accept this award, and will do everything I can to continue making a difference.”

Now THERE is a question! This is a realistic concern at the start of every involved project. But how does one address this concern when it is genuinely voiced halfway through a months-long project that is succeeding and on schedule?

We live in a society where an entire family meal can be ordered from a computer and delivered piping hot to one’s front door in less than half an hour. Want a movie with that? The flick of your choosing is just a few remote clicks away and can be ready for viewing within seconds. It’s called immediate gratification and a lifestyle expectation that can unfortunately spill over into the business world as a scheduling expectation.