What types of prior art can be submitted to the USPTO under 35 U.S.C. 301?
According to MPEP 2203, the types of prior art that can be submitted to the USPTO under 35 U.S.C. 301 include: Prior art patents Printed publications Written statements Additional information The MPEP states: The patent owner, or any member of the public, may submit prior art patents or printed publications and/or written statements and additional…
Read MoreWhat additional requirements apply to submissions that include section 301 written statements?
Submissions that include section 301 written statements have specific additional requirements, as outlined in MPEP 2205 and 37 CFR 1.501(a)(3): Identification of the forum and proceeding in which the patent owner filed each statement Identification of the specific papers and portions of the papers that contain the statement Explanation of how each submitted statement is…
Read MoreWhat types of information can be submitted under 35 U.S.C. 301?
According to MPEP 2205, information that can be submitted under 35 U.S.C. 301 is limited to: Prior art consisting of patents or printed publications Written statements of the patent owner filed in a proceeding before a federal court or the Office by the patent owner in which the patent owner took a position on the…
Read MoreWhat must be included in a submission under 35 U.S.C. 301?
A submission under 35 U.S.C. 301 must include several components, as outlined in MPEP 2205: An explanation of how the person submitting considers the prior art or written statement to be pertinent and applicable to the patent A broad statement of the pertinence and manner of applying the prior art or written statement to the…
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