METHOD OF RESTRICTING SOFTWARE OPERATION WITHIN A LICENSE LIMITATION

09/164,777 | U.S. Patent Application

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Location ELECTRONIC
Filed Oct. 1, 1998
Examiner CALVIN L HEWITT II
Class 705
Art Group 2161
Patent No. 6,411,941
Case Type Utility - 705/059000
Status Patented Case
Child 90/10,560
Child 90/14,865 Pending
Child 90/20,138 Pending
Child 124571
Last Updated: 2 years, 3 months ago
Date # Transaction
4/26/2022Reexam - Miscellaneous Action Office Actions Communications
2/24/2022Communication - Re: Power of Attorney (PTOL-308) Office Actions Communications
2/24/2022Communication - Re: Power of Attorney (PTOL-308) Office Actions Communications
2/24/2022Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
2/24/2022Correspondence Address Change
2/23/2022Power of Attorney Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
2/23/2022Electronic Filing System(EFS) Acknowledgment Receipt Office Actions Communications
2/23/2022Assignee showing of ownership per 37 CFR 3.73
2/22/2022Request for Trial Granted
2/22/2022Request for Trial Granted
1/27/2022Request for Trial Granted
1/25/2022Email Notification
1/24/2022Communication - Re: Power of Attorney (PTOL-308) Office Actions Communications
1/24/2022Communication - Re: Power of Attorney (PTOL-308) Office Actions Communications
1/24/2022Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
1/21/2022Correspondence Address Change
1/19/2022Power of Attorney Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
1/19/2022Electronic Filing System(EFS) Acknowledgment Receipt Office Actions Communications
1/19/2022Assignee showing of ownership per 37 CFR 3.73
12/1/2021Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
9/17/2021Petition Requesting Trial
9/8/2021Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
8/24/2021Petition Requesting Trial
8/10/2021Petition Requesting Trial
8/4/2021Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
7/30/2021Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
7/30/2021Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
7/30/2021Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
7/21/2021Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
7/16/2021Trial Termination or Final Written Decision
7/16/2021Trial Termination or Final Written Decision
7/16/2021Termination or Final Written Decision
7/16/2021Termination or Final Written Decision
6/22/2021Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
6/22/2021Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
6/10/2021Request for Trial Denied
6/10/2021Request for Trial Denied
6/10/2021Request for Trial Granted
6/10/2021Termination or Final Written Decision
6/10/2021Request for Trial Denied
6/10/2021Request for Trial Granted
6/10/2021Request for Trial Denied
3/15/2021Petition Requesting Trial
2/24/2021Petition Requesting Trial
2/23/2021Petition Requesting Trial
2/19/2021Petition Requesting Trial
2/16/2021Request for Trial Granted
2/16/2021Request for Trial Granted
1/5/2021Request for Trial Denied
1/5/2021Request for Trial Denied
9/21/2020Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
9/21/2020Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
9/10/2020Petition Requesting Trial
8/26/2020Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
6/25/2020Petition Requesting Trial
6/22/2020Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
3/23/2020Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
2/6/2020Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
11/4/2019Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
11/4/2019Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
4/24/2018Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
12/1/2017Request for Trial Denied
5/26/2017Petition Requesting Trial
4/27/2017Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
9/30/2016Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
9/30/2016Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
4/26/2016Trial Termination or Final Written Decision
4/26/2016Termination or Final Written Decision
1/8/2016Petition Requesting Trial
9/30/2015Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
5/21/2013Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
5/25/2012Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
5/21/2012Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
1/31/2012Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
2/24/2011Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
12/23/2009Entity Status Set To Undiscounted (Initial Default Setting or Status Change)
6/25/2002Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed
6/25/2002Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation
6/6/2002Issue Notification Mailed
5/31/2002Receipt into Pubs
5/20/2002Correspondence Address Change
5/16/2002Receipt into Pubs
4/24/2002Application Is Considered Ready for Issue
4/22/2002Issue Fee Payment (PTO-85B) Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
4/22/2002Transmittal Letter
4/22/2002Drawings-only black and white line drawings Application Documents
4/22/2002Change of Address Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
4/22/2002Issue Fee Payment Verified
4/22/2002Workflow - Drawings Finished
4/22/2002Workflow - Drawings Matched with File at Contractor
4/22/2002Workflow - Drawings Received at Contractor
4/22/2002Workflow - Drawings Sent to Contractor
4/22/2002Workflow -Received 85b - Unmatched
4/22/2002Issue Fee Payment Received
4/4/2002Workflow - File Sent to Contractor
4/4/2002Receipt into Pubs
4/2/2002Dispatch to Publications
3/28/2002

Event:

Office Action
Notice of Allowance and Fees Due (PTOL-85) Office Actions Communications
3/28/2002List of references cited by examiner Documents including citations
3/28/2002List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner Documents including citations
3/28/2002Examiner Interview Summary Record (PTOL - 413) Office Actions Communications
3/28/2002

Event:

Allowance
Mail Notice of Allowance
3/27/2002

Event:

Allowance
Notice of Allowance Data Verification Completed
3/27/2002Case Docketed to Examiner in GAU
2/19/2002Examiner's search strategy and results In-house documents including Examiner Notes/Search Results
2/19/2002Interview Summary Record
2/6/2002Date Forwarded to Examiner
2/5/2002Amendment/Request for Reconsideration-After Non-Final Rejection Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
2/5/2002Claims Application Documents
2/5/2002Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
2/5/2002Miscellaneous Incoming Letter Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
2/5/2002Response after Non-Final Action
1/15/2002

Event:

Office Action
Non-Final Rejection Office Actions Communications
1/15/2002List of references cited by examiner Documents including citations
1/15/2002List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner Documents including citations
1/15/2002

Event:

Office Action
Mail Non-Final Rejection
1/12/2002

Event:

Office Action
Non-Final Rejection
1/3/2002Examiner's search strategy and results In-house documents including Examiner Notes/Search Results
12/18/2001Date Forwarded to Examiner
12/18/2001Date Forwarded to Examiner
12/6/2001Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
12/6/2001Transmittal Letter
12/6/2001Amendment/Request for Reconsideration-After Non-Final Rejection Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
12/6/2001Claims Application Documents
12/6/2001Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
12/6/2001Transmittal Letter
11/28/2001Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08) Information Disclosure
11/28/2001Transmittal Letter
11/28/2001Amendment/Request for Reconsideration-After Non-Final Rejection Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
11/28/2001Claims Application Documents
11/28/2001Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
11/28/2001Transmittal Letter
11/28/2001Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
11/14/2001Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
11/14/2001Amendment/Request for Reconsideration-After Non-Final Rejection Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
11/14/2001Claims Application Documents
11/14/2001Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
11/14/2001Transmittal Letter
11/14/2001Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
11/14/2001Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
11/14/2001Supplemental Response
11/14/2001Request for Continued Examination (RCE)
11/14/2001Disposal for a RCE / CPA / R129
11/14/2001Request for Extension of Time - Granted
11/14/2001Workflow - Request for RCE - Begin
11/9/2001Examiner Interview Summary Record (PTOL - 413) Office Actions Communications
11/9/2001Interview Summary Record
6/22/2001

Event:

Office Action
Final Rejection Office Actions Communications
6/22/2001

Event:

Office Action
Mail Final Rejection (PTOL - 326)
6/21/2001

Event:

Office Action
Final Rejection
6/6/2001Date Forwarded to Examiner
5/21/2001Amendment/Request for Reconsideration-After Non-Final Rejection Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
5/21/2001Specification Application Documents
5/21/2001Claims Application Documents
5/21/2001Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
5/21/2001Miscellaneous Incoming Letter Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
5/21/2001Response after Non-Final Action
5/21/2001Request for Extension of Time - Granted
12/20/2000

Event:

Office Action
Non-Final Rejection Office Actions Communications
12/20/2000List of references cited by examiner Documents including citations
12/20/2000

Event:

Office Action
Mail Non-Final Rejection
12/18/2000

Event:

Office Action
Non-Final Rejection
12/18/2000Date Forwarded to Examiner
12/18/2000Case Docketed to Examiner in GAU
11/17/2000Miscellaneous Incoming Letter Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
11/17/2000Response after Non-Final Action
11/17/2000Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
10/18/2000

Event:

Office Action
Non-Final Rejection First Office Action (substantive examination)
10/18/2000List of references cited by examiner Documents including citations
10/18/2000

Event:

Office Action
Mail Non-Final Rejection
10/10/2000

Event:

Office Action
Non-Final Rejection
10/4/2000Examiner's search strategy and results In-house documents including Examiner Notes/Search Results
11/8/1998Case Docketed to Examiner in GAU
10/22/1998Application Dispatched from OIPE
10/15/1998IFW Scan & PACR Auto Security Review
10/6/1998Initial Exam Team nn
10/1/1998Miscellaneous Incoming Letter Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
10/1/1998Transmittal of New Application Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
10/1/1998Drawings-only black and white line drawings Application Documents
10/1/1998Specification Application Documents
10/1/1998Claims Application Documents
10/1/1998Abstract Application Documents
10/1/1998Bibliographic Data Sheet Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
10/1/1998Fee Worksheet (SB06) In-house documents including Examiner Notes/Search Results
10/1/1998Certified Copy of Foreign Priority Application Written Arguments, Opinions, Incoming amendments, Papers received from applicants
10/1/1998Issue Information including classification, examiner, name, claim, renumbering, etc. Documents including classifications
10/1/1998Search information including classification, databases and other search related notes Documents including classifications
10/1/1998Index of Claims In-house documents including Examiner Notes/Search Results
10/1/1998Request for Foreign Priority (Priority Papers May Be Included)