How does the AIA affect 37 CFR 1.131 affidavits in patent applications?
How does the AIA affect 37 CFR 1.131 affidavits in patent applications? The America Invents Act (AIA) has significantly impacted the use of 37 CFR 1.131 affidavits in patent applications. According to MPEP 715.01(a): “For applications subject to current 35 U.S.C. 102, affidavits or declarations under 37 CFR 1.131(a) are not available to overcome a…
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