What is the significance of 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavits or declarations in establishing invention dates?
37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavits or declarations are important tools for establishing invention dates under pre-AIA law. The MPEP 715.07(c) states: “The 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit or declaration must contain an allegation that the acts relied upon to establish the date prior to the reference or activity were carried out in this country or in a…
Read MoreWhat is the significance of 37 CFR 1.132 affidavits in overcoming pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 or 103 rejections?
37 CFR 1.132 affidavits play a crucial role in overcoming rejections based on pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 or 103 when the reference cited is a publication of the inventor’s or a joint inventor’s own invention. MPEP 715.01(c) states: See MPEP § 716.10 regarding 37 CFR 1.132 affidavits submitted to show that the reference is a…
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