What information must be included in a Notification of Refusal?
According to MPEP 2920.05(a) and 37 CFR 1.1063(a), a Notification of Refusal must contain or indicate: The number of the international registration The grounds on which the refusal is based A copy of a reproduction of the earlier industrial design and information concerning the earlier industrial design, where the grounds of refusal refer to similarity…
Read MoreWhat are the content requirements for a request for supplemental examination?
According to MPEP 2811, the content requirements for a request for supplemental examination are set forth in 37 CFR 1.610(b). The key elements include: Identification of the patent number A list of items of information to be considered, reconsidered, or corrected A list of any other prior or concurrent post-patent Office proceedings Identification of each…
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