This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.296, including 1 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.

Summary

This section pertains to the process of filing petitions for withdrawal of statutory invention registration publications, specifically as defined by 37 CFR 1.296 in effect on March 15, 2013.

What this section covers

• This section covers petitions for withdrawal of statutory invention registration publications.

Key obligations

• Practitioners must file a petition to withdraw the statutory invention registration publication.
• The petition must be filed in accordance with 37 CFR 1.296 as it was on March 15, 2013.
• Compliance with the statutory authority for this section, which pertains to the discontinuation of Statutory Invention Registration, is required.

Practice notes

• Practitioners should ensure that the petition is filed within the time limits specified in 37 CFR 1.296 as it was on March 15, 2013.
• Failure to comply with the specific requirements outlined in 37 CFR 1.296 as it was on March 15, 2013, may result in potential consequences.

Based on MPEP Last Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22