37 CFR § 1.99 — [Reserved] (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP

This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.99, including 16 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 covers the mechanism for third parties to submit printed publications in another party’s patent application under Section 8 of the America Invents Act, which amends 35 U.S.C. 122.

What this section covers

This section defines the process and timing for third parties to submit printed publications in another party’s patent application under Section 8 of the America Invents Act.

Key obligations

Third parties must submit printed publications in the form of a protest filing.
There are specific timing requirements for when such submissions can be made.
Printed publications must comply with the provisions of Section 8 of the America Invents Act.

Practice notes

Practitioners should ensure that all printed publications are submitted in the correct format and within the specified time frame.
Failing to comply with submission requirements can result in potential pitfalls such as non-compliance or missed deadlines.

Third Parties May Submit Relevant PublicationsMPEP 1134Required

Third Parties Can Submit Relevant PublicationsMPEP 1134
No Pre-Issuance Opposition Without Applicant’s ConsentMPEP 1134Permitted
Consent Required for Post-Publication OppositionsMPEP 1134
Protests Must Have Written ConsentMPEP 1134
Third Parties Can Submit Relevant PublicationsMPEP 1134
Third-Party Submissions Required Under AIAMPEP 1134
Third-Party Submissions Eliminated After September 16, 2012MPEP 1134
Third Parties Can Submit Printed PublicationsMPEP 1134.01
Third-Party Submissions Replaced by New RulesMPEP 1134.01
Third-Party Submissions Required Under AIAMPEP 1134.01
Third-Party Submissions EliminatedMPEP 1134.01
Third-Party Submissions Must Not Be Filed Electronically Via EFS-WebMPEP 1134.01Prohibited
Electronic Filing of Third-Party Submissions Permitted Under Specific RulesMPEP 1134.01
Electronic Filing of Third-Party Submissions PermittedMPEP 1134.01Permitted
Protests Cannot Be Filed ElectronicallyMPEP 1134.01Prohibited

MPEP Section	Rules
MPEP § 1134	Third Parties Can Submit Relevant PublicationsMPEP 1134 No Pre-Issuance Opposition Without Applicant’s ConsentMPEP 1134Permitted Consent Required for Post-Publication OppositionsMPEP 1134 Protests Must Have Written ConsentMPEP 1134 Third Parties Can Submit Relevant PublicationsMPEP 1134 Third Parties May Submit Relevant PublicationsMPEP 1134Required Third-Party Submissions Required Under AIAMPEP 1134 Third-Party Submissions Eliminated After September 16, 2012MPEP 1134
MPEP § 1134.01	Third Parties Can Submit Printed PublicationsMPEP 1134.01 Third-Party Submissions Replaced by New RulesMPEP 1134.01 Third-Party Submissions Required Under AIAMPEP 1134.01 Third-Party Submissions EliminatedMPEP 1134.01 Third-Party Submissions Must Not Be Filed Electronically Via EFS-WebMPEP 1134.01Prohibited Electronic Filing of Third-Party Submissions Permitted Under Specific RulesMPEP 1134.01 Electronic Filing of Third-Party Submissions PermittedMPEP 1134.01Permitted Protests Cannot Be Filed ElectronicallyMPEP 1134.01Prohibited

MPEP Section

Rules

MPEP § 1134