MPEP § 409.03(g) — Proof of Irreparable Damage (Annotated Rules)
§409.03(g) Proof of Irreparable Damage
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 409.03(g), including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Proof of Irreparable Damage
This section addresses Proof of Irreparable Damage. Primary authority: 37 CFR 1.47(b). Contains: 1 permission.
Key Rules
Assignee as Applicant Signature
Irreparable damage may be established by a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b) applicant by a showing (a statement) that a filing date is necessary to preserve the rights of the party or to prevent irreparable damage.
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| Assignee as Applicant Signature | 37 CFR § 1.47(b) |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
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Official MPEP § 409.03(g) — Proof of Irreparable Damage
Source: USPTO409.03(g) Proof of Irreparable Damage [R-11.2013]
[Editor Note: This MPEP section is not applicable to applications filed on or after September 16, 2012.]
Irreparable damage may be established by a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b) applicant by a showing (a statement) that a filing date is necessary to preserve the rights of the party or to prevent irreparable damage.