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How can an applicant establish that a disclosure is not prior art under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)?
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 an affidavit and a declaration 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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Can an affidavit under MPEP 715.01(a) overcome a double patenting rejection?
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 an affidavit or declaration of commercial success relate to patent 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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Can an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a) be used to swear behind a U.S. patent or U.S. patent application publication?
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 acts performed in non-NAFTA/WTO countries be used in a 37 CFR 1.131 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 must be shown 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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Can an inventor use a 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit to overcome a rejection based on a commonly owned patent or 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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