Overview
Applicants before the USPTO have a continuing duty to disclose material prior art. Managing that duty across related applications and foreign counterparts takes careful tracking. We monitor citations from related prosecutions, prepare IDS forms and reference lists, and track the timing rules that decide whether fees or statements are required.
Every IDS is cross-checked against previously cited references to avoid duplication, and against family members to avoid omissions.
What’s included
- Citation monitoring across patent families
- IDS form and reference list preparation
- Non-patent literature collection
- Timing and fee-requirement checks
- Cross-citation matrix for related applications
Frequently asked questions
Do you file the IDS with the USPTO?
We prepare the complete filing package for your registered practitioner to review and file.