What are the requirements for listing U.S. patents in an Information Disclosure Statement?

When listing U.S. patents in an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS), the following requirements must be met:

  • List each patent by document number
  • Include the name of the patentee
  • Provide the issue date

According to MPEP 609.04(a): Each U.S. patent listed in an information disclosure statement must be identified by patentee, patent number, and issue date.

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Topics: Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: Document Number, Ids, issue date, Patentee, Us Patents