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FAQ Tag: 37 CFR 1.131(a)
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What is the difference between an affidavit under 37 CFR 1.131(a) and 37 CFR 1.132 in patent applications?
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…
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What is the difference between 37 CFR 1.131(a) and 37 CFR 1.132 affidavits in patent applications?
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…
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What date must be overcome in a 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit or declaration?
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…
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What is the critical period for showing diligence in patent applications?
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…
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What is the difference between ‘conception’ and ‘reduction to practice’ in a 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit?
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…
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What types of evidence can be used to establish conception in a 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit?
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…
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Can an assignee or attorney sign an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a)?
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…
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What is the general rule for antedating references for generic claims?
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…
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How does the America Invents Act (AIA) affect affidavits and declarations under 37 CFR 1.131(a)?
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…
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When is a 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit appropriate in a patent application?
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…
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