When is a new oath or declaration required in a patent application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. A new oath or declaration is required in a patent…
Read MoreWhat are the assignment rules for substitute and continuation-in-part applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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 assignment rules for substitute and continuation-in-part applications differ from…
Read MoreWhat is the difference in assignment between division/continuation and substitute/CIP applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 7 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 key difference in assignment between division/continuation applications and substitute/continuation-in-part…
Read MoreWhen is a new assignment required for a continuation-in-part (CIP) application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. A new assignment is generally required for a continuation-in-part (CIP)…
Read MoreDo substitute and continuation-in-part applications require new assignments?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. Yes, substitute and continuation-in-part (CIP) applications generally require new assignments.…
Read MoreHow does the assignment process differ for continuations-in-part compared to other application types?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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 assignment process for continuations-in-part (CIPs) differs from other application…
Read MoreWhen is a new oath or declaration required for a continuation-in-part application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. For continuation-in-part (CIP) applications, a new oath or declaration is…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for a new oath or declaration in a continuation-in-part application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. A new oath or declaration is required for a continuation-in-part…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for submitting an IDS in a continuation, divisional, or continuation-in-part application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 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. For continuation, divisional, or continuation-in-part applications filed under 37 CFR 1.53(b),…
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