What types of copending applications require disclosure under MPEP 2001.06(b)?

What types of copending applications require disclosure under MPEP 2001.06(b)? MPEP 2001.06(b) requires disclosure of information from various types of copending United States patent applications. These include: Applications with a common inventor Applications owned by the same assignee Applications with overlapping subject matter Continuation applications Continuation-in-part applications Divisional applications Related applications in the same patent…

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What should inventors know about the USPTO’s approach to duty of disclosure issues?

Inventors should be aware of the following key points regarding the USPTO’s approach to duty of disclosure issues: The USPTO does not investigate or reject applications based on duty of disclosure violations during examination. Examiners will not comment on duty of disclosure issues brought to their attention, except to note that such issues are not…

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What is the difference between the duty to disclose under 37 CFR 1.56 and the requirements for information under 37 CFR 1.105?

The main differences are: Under 37 CFR 1.56, individuals associated with a patent application have a duty to disclose information material to patentability on their own initiative. Under 37 CFR 1.105, examiners can require information reasonably necessary for examination from parties identified in 37 CFR 1.56. The materiality threshold for 37 CFR 1.56 is higher…

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Who can be required to submit information under 37 CFR 1.105?

According to the MPEP, information can be required from parties identified in 37 CFR 1.56. Specifically, the MPEP states: “Under 37 CFR 1.105, an examiner or other Office employee is authorized to require, from parties identified in 37 CFR 1.56, information reasonably necessary to examine or treat a matter in an application.” The parties identified…

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