What happens if there’s an error in the patent grant?

What happens if there’s an error in the patent grant? Errors in patent grants are addressed through a specific process outlined in MPEP 308. The manual states: “If the Office discovers that an error exists in the patent grant, the patentee will be notified and required to submit a request for a certificate of correction.”…

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Can incorporation by reference under 37 CFR 1.57(b) be used to add material to a granted patent?

No, incorporation by reference under 37 CFR 1.57(b) cannot be used to add material to a granted patent. This provision is only applicable during the application process, before a patent is granted. The MPEP clearly states: “If, however, an application has been patented, a certificate of correction or a reissue application could not be used…

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