Who can be considered a ‘person’ under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. Under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b), the term ‘person’ is broadly interpreted.…
Read MoreCan a practitioner acting in a representative capacity withdraw from an application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. The USPTO has specific rules regarding withdrawal for practitioners acting…
Read MoreCan a withdrawn attorney continue to receive Office communications for a patent application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. No, a withdrawn attorney should not continue to receive Office…
Read MoreCan one co-inventor revoke a power of attorney in a patent application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. No, a single co-inventor cannot unilaterally revoke a power of…
Read MoreWhat are the consequences of improper signatures on patent documents?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. Improper signatures on patent documents can have serious consequences: The…
Read MoreWhat are the consequences of submitting unauthorized correspondence to the USPTO for patent applications filed after September 16, 2012?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. Submitting unauthorized correspondence to the USPTO for patent applications filed…
Read MoreWhat are the potential consequences of violating USPTO signature and certification requirements?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. Violations of USPTO signature and certification requirements can result in…
Read MoreHow are continuation or divisional applications handled under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. For continuation or divisional applications filed under 37 CFR 1.53(b) of…
Read MoreCan a Pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application be converted to a regular application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. Yes, a Pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application can be converted…
Read MoreCan a corporation file a patent application under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance 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. Yes, a corporation can file a patent application under pre-AIA 37…
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