Patent Law FAQ

Information about reexamination proceedings is made available to the public in several ways:

1. Announcement in the Official Gazette:
   • The filing of each request for reexamination (where the full fee has been paid) is announced
   • Reexaminations ordered at the Director’s initiative are also announced
2. Public inspection of reexamination files:
   • Once scanned into the Image File Wrapper (IFW) system, reexamination files are open to public inspection
   • Files can be accessed through Patent Center on the USPTO website
   • The entire contents of the reexamination file are viewable, except for non-patent literature

Direct quote: ‘All requests for reexamination for which all the requirements of § 1.510 or § 1.915 have been satisfied will be announced in the Official Gazette. Any reexaminations at the initiative of the Director pursuant to § 1.520 will also be announced in the Official Gazette.’ (37 CFR 1.11(c))

Note that a reexamination file is typically not open to inspection until it has been scanned into the IFW system.

When foreign applications are properly claimed and verified in a patent application, this information is reflected in the issued patent and the Official Gazette listing. This helps establish the priority date and international scope of the invention.

The MPEP states: The front page of the patent when it is issued, and the listing in the Official Gazette, will refer to the claim of priority, giving the country, the filing date, and the number of the foreign application in those applications in which the bib-data sheet has been endorsed. (MPEP 202)

This means that for each properly claimed foreign application, the following information will be publicly available:

• The country of filing
• The filing date
• The application number

It’s important to note that this information is only included for foreign applications that have been verified and endorsed on the bib-data sheet by the examiner. For more information on foreign priority claims, see MPEP § 213.

For more information on foreign applications, visit: foreign applications.

For more information on issued patent, visit: issued patent.

For more information on Official Gazette, visit: Official Gazette.

The front page of a patent includes the following information regarding foreign priority claims:

• The country of the foreign application
• The filing date of the foreign application
• The number of the foreign application

This information is included for applications where the bib-data sheet has been properly endorsed. As stated in the MPEP: “The front page of the patent when it is issued, and the listing in the Official Gazette, will refer to the claim of priority, giving the country, the filing date, and the number of the foreign application in those applications in which the bib-data sheet has been endorsed.” (MPEP 202)

The front page of a patent includes the following information regarding foreign priority claims:

• The country of the foreign application
• The filing date of the foreign application
• The number of the foreign application

This information is included for applications where the bib-data sheet has been properly endorsed. As stated in the MPEP: “The front page of the patent when it is issued, and the listing in the Official Gazette, will refer to the claim of priority, giving the country, the filing date, and the number of the foreign application in those applications in which the bib-data sheet has been endorsed.” (MPEP 202)

When foreign applications are properly claimed and verified in a patent application, this information is reflected in the issued patent and the Official Gazette listing. This helps establish the priority date and international scope of the invention.

The MPEP states: The front page of the patent when it is issued, and the listing in the Official Gazette, will refer to the claim of priority, giving the country, the filing date, and the number of the foreign application in those applications in which the bib-data sheet has been endorsed. (MPEP 202)

This means that for each properly claimed foreign application, the following information will be publicly available:

• The country of filing
• The filing date
• The application number

It’s important to note that this information is only included for foreign applications that have been verified and endorsed on the bib-data sheet by the examiner. For more information on foreign priority claims, see MPEP § 213.

For more information on foreign applications, visit: foreign applications.

For more information on issued patent, visit: issued patent.

For more information on Official Gazette, visit: Official Gazette.

When a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application is found acceptable, certain information is published in the Official Gazette. According to the MPEP: A notice will be published in the Official Gazette identifying the application number, filing date, the title of the invention and the name(s) of the nonsigning inventor(s).

This publication serves several purposes:

• It provides public notice of the application’s existence.
• It identifies the nonsigning inventors, which may be important for legal or intellectual property reasons.
• It establishes a clear record of the application’s status under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47.

This publication is an important step in the processing of these special applications and ensures transparency in the patent application process.

To learn more:

• pre-AIA
• 37 CFR 1.47
• Official Gazette
• patent publication
• nonsigning inventors

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.47

The processing of a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application involves several steps:

1. A filing date is assigned if the application meets the requirements of 37 CFR 1.53(b).
2. A filing receipt is sent to the applicant.
3. The application or an electronic message about the petition is forwarded to the Office of Petitions.
4. If the papers are found acceptable, the Office of Petitions enters a decision in the file.
5. A notice is published in the Official Gazette with application details.
6. The USPTO notifies the nonsigning inventor(s) or legal representative(s) by letter.

As stated in the MPEP, When papers deposited pursuant to pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 are found acceptable, the Office of Petitions enters a decision to that effect in the file. A notice will be published in the Official Gazette identifying the application number, filing date, the title of the invention and the name(s) of the nonsigning inventor(s).

To learn more:

• pre-AIA
• 37 CFR 1.47
• patent application processing
• Office of Petitions
• Official Gazette

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.47

The USPTO has established procedures to notify the public about postal service interruptions that may affect patent filings. According to MPEP 511:

When the Director designates a postal service interruption or emergency, a notice will be published in the Official Gazette, and will be posted on the USPTO website at www.uspto.gov.

The USPTO’s notification process includes:

• Publishing a notice in the Official Gazette
• Posting information on the USPTO website
• Possibly issuing press releases or other public communications

These notifications typically include:

• Details about the nature and scope of the interruption
• Any special procedures or accommodations being made
• Instructions for applicants affected by the interruption
• Contact information for further inquiries

It’s crucial for patent applicants and attorneys to regularly check these official sources during potential postal disruptions to stay informed about any changes in filing procedures or deadlines.

To learn more:

• USPTO notifications
• postal interruptions
• Official Gazette
• public communication

The USPTO has established procedures to notify the public about postal service interruptions that may affect patent filings. According to MPEP 511:

When the Director designates a postal service interruption or emergency, a notice will be published in the Official Gazette, and will be posted on the USPTO website at www.uspto.gov.

The USPTO’s notification process includes:

• Publishing a notice in the Official Gazette
• Posting information on the USPTO website
• Possibly issuing press releases or other public communications

These notifications typically include:

• Details about the nature and scope of the interruption
• Any special procedures or accommodations being made
• Instructions for applicants affected by the interruption
• Contact information for further inquiries

It’s crucial for patent applicants and attorneys to regularly check these official sources during potential postal disruptions to stay informed about any changes in filing procedures or deadlines.

To learn more:

• USPTO notifications
• postal interruptions
• Official Gazette
• public communication

When a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application is found acceptable, certain information is published in the Official Gazette. According to the MPEP: A notice will be published in the Official Gazette identifying the application number, filing date, the title of the invention and the name(s) of the nonsigning inventor(s).

This publication serves several purposes:

• It provides public notice of the application’s existence.
• It identifies the nonsigning inventors, which may be important for legal or intellectual property reasons.
• It establishes a clear record of the application’s status under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47.

This publication is an important step in the processing of these special applications and ensures transparency in the patent application process.

To learn more:

• pre-AIA
• 37 CFR 1.47
• Official Gazette
• patent publication
• nonsigning inventors

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.47

Information about reexamination proceedings is made available to the public in several ways:

1. Announcement in the Official Gazette:
   • The filing of each request for reexamination (where the full fee has been paid) is announced
   • Reexaminations ordered at the Director’s initiative are also announced
2. Public inspection of reexamination files:
   • Once scanned into the Image File Wrapper (IFW) system, reexamination files are open to public inspection
   • Files can be accessed through Patent Center on the USPTO website
   • The entire contents of the reexamination file are viewable, except for non-patent literature

Direct quote: ‘All requests for reexamination for which all the requirements of § 1.510 or § 1.915 have been satisfied will be announced in the Official Gazette. Any reexaminations at the initiative of the Director pursuant to § 1.520 will also be announced in the Official Gazette.’ (37 CFR 1.11(c))

Note that a reexamination file is typically not open to inspection until it has been scanned into the IFW system.

The front page of a patent includes the following information regarding foreign priority claims:

• The country of the foreign application
• The filing date of the foreign application
• The number of the foreign application

This information is included for applications where the bib-data sheet has been properly endorsed. As stated in the MPEP: “The front page of the patent when it is issued, and the listing in the Official Gazette, will refer to the claim of priority, giving the country, the filing date, and the number of the foreign application in those applications in which the bib-data sheet has been endorsed.” (MPEP 202)

When foreign applications are properly claimed and verified in a patent application, this information is reflected in the issued patent and the Official Gazette listing. This helps establish the priority date and international scope of the invention.

The MPEP states: The front page of the patent when it is issued, and the listing in the Official Gazette, will refer to the claim of priority, giving the country, the filing date, and the number of the foreign application in those applications in which the bib-data sheet has been endorsed. (MPEP 202)

This means that for each properly claimed foreign application, the following information will be publicly available:

• The country of filing
• The filing date
• The application number

It’s important to note that this information is only included for foreign applications that have been verified and endorsed on the bib-data sheet by the examiner. For more information on foreign priority claims, see MPEP § 213.

For more information on foreign applications, visit: foreign applications.

For more information on issued patent, visit: issued patent.

For more information on Official Gazette, visit: Official Gazette.

The processing of a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application involves several steps:

1. A filing date is assigned if the application meets the requirements of 37 CFR 1.53(b).
2. A filing receipt is sent to the applicant.
3. The application or an electronic message about the petition is forwarded to the Office of Petitions.
4. If the papers are found acceptable, the Office of Petitions enters a decision in the file.
5. A notice is published in the Official Gazette with application details.
6. The USPTO notifies the nonsigning inventor(s) or legal representative(s) by letter.

As stated in the MPEP, When papers deposited pursuant to pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 are found acceptable, the Office of Petitions enters a decision to that effect in the file. A notice will be published in the Official Gazette identifying the application number, filing date, the title of the invention and the name(s) of the nonsigning inventor(s).

To learn more:

• pre-AIA
• 37 CFR 1.47
• patent application processing
• Office of Petitions
• Official Gazette

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.47

The USPTO has established procedures to notify the public about postal service interruptions that may affect patent filings. According to MPEP 511:

When the Director designates a postal service interruption or emergency, a notice will be published in the Official Gazette, and will be posted on the USPTO website at www.uspto.gov.

The USPTO’s notification process includes:

• Publishing a notice in the Official Gazette
• Posting information on the USPTO website
• Possibly issuing press releases or other public communications

These notifications typically include:

• Details about the nature and scope of the interruption
• Any special procedures or accommodations being made
• Instructions for applicants affected by the interruption
• Contact information for further inquiries

It’s crucial for patent applicants and attorneys to regularly check these official sources during potential postal disruptions to stay informed about any changes in filing procedures or deadlines.

To learn more:

• USPTO notifications
• postal interruptions
• Official Gazette
• public communication

When a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application is found acceptable, certain information is published in the Official Gazette. According to the MPEP: A notice will be published in the Official Gazette identifying the application number, filing date, the title of the invention and the name(s) of the nonsigning inventor(s).

This publication serves several purposes:

• It provides public notice of the application’s existence.
• It identifies the nonsigning inventors, which may be important for legal or intellectual property reasons.
• It establishes a clear record of the application’s status under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47.

This publication is an important step in the processing of these special applications and ensures transparency in the patent application process.

To learn more:

• pre-AIA
• 37 CFR 1.47
• Official Gazette
• patent publication
• nonsigning inventors

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.47

Information about reexamination proceedings is made available to the public in several ways:

1. Announcement in the Official Gazette:
   • The filing of each request for reexamination (where the full fee has been paid) is announced
   • Reexaminations ordered at the Director’s initiative are also announced
2. Public inspection of reexamination files:
   • Once scanned into the Image File Wrapper (IFW) system, reexamination files are open to public inspection
   • Files can be accessed through Patent Center on the USPTO website
   • The entire contents of the reexamination file are viewable, except for non-patent literature

Direct quote: ‘All requests for reexamination for which all the requirements of § 1.510 or § 1.915 have been satisfied will be announced in the Official Gazette. Any reexaminations at the initiative of the Director pursuant to § 1.520 will also be announced in the Official Gazette.’ (37 CFR 1.11(c))

Note that a reexamination file is typically not open to inspection until it has been scanned into the IFW system.

The front page of a patent includes the following information regarding foreign priority claims:

• The country of the foreign application
• The filing date of the foreign application
• The number of the foreign application

This information is included for applications where the bib-data sheet has been properly endorsed. As stated in the MPEP: “The front page of the patent when it is issued, and the listing in the Official Gazette, will refer to the claim of priority, giving the country, the filing date, and the number of the foreign application in those applications in which the bib-data sheet has been endorsed.” (MPEP 202)

When foreign applications are properly claimed and verified in a patent application, this information is reflected in the issued patent and the Official Gazette listing. This helps establish the priority date and international scope of the invention.

The MPEP states: The front page of the patent when it is issued, and the listing in the Official Gazette, will refer to the claim of priority, giving the country, the filing date, and the number of the foreign application in those applications in which the bib-data sheet has been endorsed. (MPEP 202)

This means that for each properly claimed foreign application, the following information will be publicly available:

• The country of filing
• The filing date
• The application number

It’s important to note that this information is only included for foreign applications that have been verified and endorsed on the bib-data sheet by the examiner. For more information on foreign priority claims, see MPEP § 213.

For more information on foreign applications, visit: foreign applications.

For more information on issued patent, visit: issued patent.

For more information on Official Gazette, visit: Official Gazette.

The processing of a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application involves several steps:

1. A filing date is assigned if the application meets the requirements of 37 CFR 1.53(b).
2. A filing receipt is sent to the applicant.
3. The application or an electronic message about the petition is forwarded to the Office of Petitions.
4. If the papers are found acceptable, the Office of Petitions enters a decision in the file.
5. A notice is published in the Official Gazette with application details.
6. The USPTO notifies the nonsigning inventor(s) or legal representative(s) by letter.

As stated in the MPEP, When papers deposited pursuant to pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 are found acceptable, the Office of Petitions enters a decision to that effect in the file. A notice will be published in the Official Gazette identifying the application number, filing date, the title of the invention and the name(s) of the nonsigning inventor(s).

To learn more:

• pre-AIA
• 37 CFR 1.47
• patent application processing
• Office of Petitions
• Official Gazette

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.47

The USPTO has established procedures to notify the public about postal service interruptions that may affect patent filings. According to MPEP 511:

When the Director designates a postal service interruption or emergency, a notice will be published in the Official Gazette, and will be posted on the USPTO website at www.uspto.gov.

The USPTO’s notification process includes:

• Publishing a notice in the Official Gazette
• Posting information on the USPTO website
• Possibly issuing press releases or other public communications

These notifications typically include:

• Details about the nature and scope of the interruption
• Any special procedures or accommodations being made
• Instructions for applicants affected by the interruption
• Contact information for further inquiries

It’s crucial for patent applicants and attorneys to regularly check these official sources during potential postal disruptions to stay informed about any changes in filing procedures or deadlines.

To learn more:

• USPTO notifications
• postal interruptions
• Official Gazette
• public communication