Is it possible to expunge part of the original disclosure in a patent application?
Expunging part of the original disclosure in a patent application is extremely difficult and rarely granted. According to MPEP 724.05: A petition to expunge a part of the original disclosure must be filed under 37 CFR 1.183, since such a request requires a waiver of the requirements of 37 CFR 1.59(a). Petitions under 37 CFR…
Read MoreWhat are the reasons for accepting an express abandonment after the issue fee has been paid?
The USPTO may accept an express abandonment after the issue fee has been paid under specific circumstances. According to MPEP 711.05, these reasons are outlined in 37 CFR 1.313(c), which includes: A mistake on the part of the Office A violation of the duty of disclosure under 37 CFR 1.56 An unpatentability of one or…
Read More