What is the significance of the September 16, 2012 date for reissue applications regarding fraud and inequitable conduct?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules4 Related FAQs 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 is information only: it is not legal advice. The September 16, 2012 date is significant for reissue applications…
Read MoreWhat changes were made to the Board’s name and duties in recent legislation?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 is information only: it is not legal advice. The America Invents Act (AIA), enacted as Pub. L. 112-29, made significant changes to…
Read MoreWhat changes were made to the reissue process by the America Invents Act?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 is information only: it is not legal advice. The America Invents Act (AIA) made a significant change to the reissue process. As…
Read MoreHow does the America Invents Act (AIA) affect who can be an applicant in U.S. National Stage Applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs 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 is information only: it is not legal advice. The America Invents Act (AIA) significantly expanded who can be…
Read MoreWhat changes did the America Invents Act (AIA) bring to the patent appeal process?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules5 Related FAQs 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 is information only: it is not legal advice. The America Invents Act (AIA) introduced significant changes to the…
Read MoreWhat replaced the Statutory Invention Registration (SIR) system?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 7 Rules3 Related FAQs 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 is information only: it is not legal advice. The Statutory Invention Registration (SIR) system was not directly replaced…
Read MoreHow does the America Invents Act (AIA) affect the determination of the 371(c) date?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 is information only: it is not legal advice. The America Invents Act (AIA) has impacted the determination of the 371(c) date in…
Read MoreHow does the America Invents Act (AIA) affect affidavits and declarations under 37 CFR 1.131(a)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 10 Rules5 Related FAQs 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 is information only: it is not legal advice. The America Invents Act (AIA) has significantly impacted the applicability…
Read MoreWhen were public use proceedings discontinued by the USPTO?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 is information only: it is not legal advice. Public use proceedings were discontinued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)…
Read MoreWhat replaced public use proceedings in the patent examination process?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 is information only: it is not legal advice. While the MPEP section 720 doesn’t directly address what replaced public use proceedings, it’s…
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