What is the significance of ‘month to month’ evidence in proving diligence for patent applications?

The significance of ‘month to month’ evidence in proving diligence for patent applications lies in demonstrating continuous effort towards reduction to practice. According to MPEP 715.07(a): ‘Where the evidence of facts establishing diligence is made out on a day-to-day basis, such a record of facts demonstrating reasonably continuous diligence is sufficient to overcome a reference.’…

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How is diligence evaluated in patent applications?

Diligence in patent applications is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the specific circumstances of each invention. The MPEP states, Diligence must be judged on the basis of the particular facts in each case. This principle was reinforced in the case of In re Steed, where the court emphasized that Although the claimed invention is…

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