MPEP § 715.07(d) — Disposition of Exhibits (Annotated Rules)

§715.07(d) Disposition of Exhibits

USPTO MPEP version: BlueIron's Update: 2025-12-31

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

Topic

Access to Oath/Declaration

2 rules
StatutoryRequiredAlways
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Exhibits Must Comply With Requirements
Note:
Exhibits, such as affidavits or declarations, must meet the requirements of 37 CFR 1.91 to be included in an application file.

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).

Jump to MPEP Source · 37 CFR 1.131(a)Access to Oath/DeclarationAccess to Specific Document TypesAccess to Patent Application Files (MPEP 101-106)
StatutoryInformativeAlways
[mpep-715-07-d-0f6ce2dc87e9f939a47eb8ec]
Exhibits Must Comply with Requirements
Note:
Exhibits, such as those in affidavits or declarations, must meet the requirements of 37 CFR 1.91 to be included in the application file.

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).

Jump to MPEP Source · 37 CFR 1.131(a)Access to Oath/DeclarationAccess to Specific Document TypesAccess to Patent Application Files (MPEP 101-106)

Citations

Primary topicCitation
Access to Oath/Declaration37 CFR § 1.131(a)
Access to Oath/Declaration37 CFR § 1.91
Access to Oath/DeclarationMPEP § 608.03(a)

Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP

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BlueIron Last Updated: 2025-12-31