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FAQ Tag: 37 CFR 1.131(a)
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Who can file 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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When does diligence become a factor in patent examination?
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 an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a) not appropriate?
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 ‘swearing behind’ a reference?
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 should I do if an inventor is unavailable to 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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Can I submit an affidavit or declaration after an appeal has been filed?
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 species and embodiments in patent rejections?
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 are the requirements for filing 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 must be shown in a 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit to overcome a prior art reference?
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 purpose of 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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