Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
Here’s the complete FAQ:
MPEP 101-General (1)
According to MPEP 101, particular care must be taken when a caller requests the publication date or issue date assigned to a pending patent application:
“If the publication or issue date is later than the current date (i.e., the date of the request), such information may be given only to the applicant, an inventor, the assignee of record, or the attorney or agent of record.”
The identity and authority of the caller must be verified according to the procedures outlined in the MPEP before this information can be provided over the telephone.
MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment (1)
What is the purpose of the Issue Notification in the patent application process?
The Issue Notification serves as an important communication in the patent application process. According to the MPEP 308, “The Issue Notification identifies the issue date of the patent number assigned to the application.” This notification is crucial because it:
- Informs the applicant of the official issue date of their patent
- Provides the assigned patent number
- Serves as confirmation that the patent will be granted
- Helps applicants plan for any post-issuance actions or maintenance fees
The Issue Notification is typically sent several weeks before the actual issue date, giving applicants time to prepare for the patent’s publication and enforcement.
For more information on issue date, visit: issue date.
For more information on patent grant, visit: patent grant.
MPEP 308 - Issue to Applicant (1)
What is the purpose of the Issue Notification in the patent application process?
The Issue Notification serves as an important communication in the patent application process. According to the MPEP 308, “The Issue Notification identifies the issue date of the patent number assigned to the application.” This notification is crucial because it:
- Informs the applicant of the official issue date of their patent
- Provides the assigned patent number
- Serves as confirmation that the patent will be granted
- Helps applicants plan for any post-issuance actions or maintenance fees
The Issue Notification is typically sent several weeks before the actual issue date, giving applicants time to prepare for the patent’s publication and enforcement.
For more information on issue date, visit: issue date.
For more information on patent grant, visit: patent grant.
Patent Examining Procedure (1)
According to MPEP 101, particular care must be taken when a caller requests the publication date or issue date assigned to a pending patent application:
“If the publication or issue date is later than the current date (i.e., the date of the request), such information may be given only to the applicant, an inventor, the assignee of record, or the attorney or agent of record.”
The identity and authority of the caller must be verified according to the procedures outlined in the MPEP before this information can be provided over the telephone.
Patent Law (2)
What is the purpose of the Issue Notification in the patent application process?
The Issue Notification serves as an important communication in the patent application process. According to the MPEP 308, “The Issue Notification identifies the issue date of the patent number assigned to the application.” This notification is crucial because it:
- Informs the applicant of the official issue date of their patent
- Provides the assigned patent number
- Serves as confirmation that the patent will be granted
- Helps applicants plan for any post-issuance actions or maintenance fees
The Issue Notification is typically sent several weeks before the actual issue date, giving applicants time to prepare for the patent’s publication and enforcement.
For more information on issue date, visit: issue date.
For more information on patent grant, visit: patent grant.
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.
To learn more:
To learn more:
Patent Procedure (2)
What is the purpose of the Issue Notification in the patent application process?
The Issue Notification serves as an important communication in the patent application process. According to the MPEP 308, “The Issue Notification identifies the issue date of the patent number assigned to the application.” This notification is crucial because it:
- Informs the applicant of the official issue date of their patent
- Provides the assigned patent number
- Serves as confirmation that the patent will be granted
- Helps applicants plan for any post-issuance actions or maintenance fees
The Issue Notification is typically sent several weeks before the actual issue date, giving applicants time to prepare for the patent’s publication and enforcement.
For more information on issue date, visit: issue date.
For more information on patent grant, visit: patent grant.
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.
To learn more:
To learn more: