This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.133, including 90 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 provides detailed guidance on the presentation of models, exhibits, and specimens during patent interviews. It outlines key obligations and compliance requirements under 37 CFR 1.133 to ensure that these materials are handled appropriately for demonstration purposes.

What this section covers

• Defines that models and exhibits may be presented for demonstration purposes during interviews to assist in patent examination.
• Identifies the scope of guidance on how models and exhibits may be presented during interviews to assist in the examination process.

Key obligations

• States that models and exhibits may be presented for demonstration purposes during interviews to assist in the examination process.
• States that practitioners must ensure models and exhibits are relevant to the patent application being examined.
• States a key compliance obligation that practitioners must adhere to 37 CFR 1.133 for handling models, exhibits, and specimens during interviews.

Practice notes

• Practitioners should ensure models and exhibits are clearly labeled and described in the patent application to facilitate their presentation during interviews.
• Avoid presenting irrelevant or overly complex models and exhibits, which could be seen as an attempt to mislead the examiner.

Related Provisions

• 37 CFR § 1.91
• 37 CFR § 1.111
• 37 CFR § 1.4
• 37 CFR § 1.34
• 37 CFR § 1.33

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