How does the America Invents Act (AIA) affect affidavits and declarations under 37 CFR 1.131(a)?

The America Invents Act (AIA) has significantly impacted the applicability of affidavits and declarations under 37 CFR 1.131(a): For applications subject to the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA, 37 CFR 1.131(a) is generally not applicable. These affidavits or declarations can still be used to overcome rejections under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(g). For…

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What is a seasonable or timely presentation of affidavits or declarations under 37 CFR 1.130?

A seasonable or timely presentation of affidavits or declarations under 37 CFR 1.130 refers to submitting these documents at specific times during the patent examination process. According to MPEP 717.01(f), these documents are considered timely if submitted: Prior to a final rejection Before appeal in an application not having a final rejection After final rejection,…

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