Where can I find guidance on Statutory Invention Registration (SIR) requests filed before March 16, 2013?

For guidance on Statutory Invention Registration (SIR) requests filed before March 16, 2013, you should refer to the ninth revision of the Eighth Edition of the MPEP published in August 2012. As stated in MPEP 1101: “Guidance on requests filed before March 16, 2013 may be found in the ninth revision of the Eighth Edition of the MPEP published August 2012.” It’s important to note that this information is primarily of historical interest, as new SIR requests are no longer accepted.

To learn more:

• Statutory Invention Registration
• SIR
• MPEP
• Patent Law History
• USPTO Guidelines