MPEP § 715.07(d) — Disposition of Exhibits (Annotated Rules)
§715.07(d) Disposition of Exhibits
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 715.07(d), 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.
Disposition of Exhibits
This section addresses Disposition of Exhibits. Primary authority: 37 CFR 1.131(a) and 37 CFR 1.91. Contains: 1 requirement and 1 other statement.
Key Rules
Access to Oath/Declaration
Exhibits, such as those filed as part of an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a), must comply with the requirements of 37 CFR 1.91 to be entered into an application file. Exhibits that do not comply with the requirements of 37 CFR 1.91 will be disposed of or returned to applicant at the discretion of the Office. See also MPEP § 608.03(a).
Exhibits, such as those filed as part of an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a), must comply with the requirements of 37 CFR 1.91 to be entered into an application file. Exhibits that do not comply with the requirements of 37 CFR 1.91 will be disposed of or returned to applicant at the discretion of the Office. See also MPEP § 608.03(a).
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| Access to Oath/Declaration | 37 CFR § 1.131(a) |
| Access to Oath/Declaration | 37 CFR § 1.91 |
| Access to Oath/Declaration | MPEP § 608.03(a) |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
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Official MPEP § 715.07(d) — Disposition of Exhibits
Source: USPTO715.07(d) Disposition of Exhibits [R-11.2013]
Exhibits, such as those filed as part of an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a), must comply with the requirements of 37 CFR 1.91 to be entered into an application file. Exhibits that do not comply with the requirements of 37 CFR 1.91 will be disposed of or returned to applicant at the discretion of the Office. See also MPEP § 608.03(a).