FAQ Category: Patent Law
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What is the “pre-AIPA” version of 35 U.S.C. 102(e) and when does it apply?
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What is the difference between pre-AIA and current 37 CFR 1.56?
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How do the requirements for patent specifications differ between pre-AIA and AIA applications?
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What determines if an application is subject to pre-AIA or AIA patent laws?
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Can an application change from pre-AIA to AIA status?
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When do pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 and 103 apply to applications filed on or after March 16, 2013?
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How do pre-AIA notions of obviousness apply under the AIA?
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Can an application be subject to both pre-AIA and AIA provisions simultaneously?
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How does pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 104 affect the establishment of invention dates for foreign inventions?
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How does pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(c) apply to reissue applications?
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