37 CFR § 5.13 — Petition for license; no corresponding (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 5.13 Petition for license; no corresponding
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 5.13, including 5 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 mandates the submission of a legible copy with the petition if no corresponding national, international design, or application has been filed in the U.S., ensuring compliance and avoiding delays.
What this section covers
- This section addresses the submission of a petition for a license when there are no corresponding filings.
Key obligations
- A legible copy must be included with the petition if no corresponding filings have been made in the U.S.
- This requirement applies to both national and international applications or designs.
Practice notes
- Practitioners should ensure the copy submitted is legible and meets all requirements for a material copy as defined by U.S. regulations.
- Incomplete or non-compliant petitions may result in delays or rejections, so it is crucial to adhere to these requirements.
Official MPEP § 5.13 — Petition for license; no corresponding
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
5.13 Petition for license; no corresponding application.
If no corresponding national, international design, or international application has been filed in the United States, the petition for license under § 5.12(b) must also be accompanied by a legible copy of the material upon which a license is desired. This copy will be retained as a measure of the license granted.
[43 FR 20471, May 11, 1978; 49 FR 13462, Apr. 4, 1984; revised, 62 FR 53132, Oct. 10, 1997, effective Dec. 1, 1997; revised, 80 FR 17918, Apr. 2, 2015, effective May 13, 2015]