What is the significance of 37 CFR 1.132 affidavits in overcoming pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 or 103 rejections?
37 CFR 1.132 affidavits play a crucial role in overcoming rejections based on pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 or 103 when the reference cited is a publication of the inventor’s or a joint inventor’s own invention. MPEP 715.01(c) states: See MPEP § 716.10 regarding 37 CFR 1.132 affidavits submitted to show that the reference is a…
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