How does the USPTO evaluate the credibility of affidavits or declarations?

How does the USPTO evaluate the credibility of affidavits or declarations? The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) carefully evaluates the credibility of affidavits or declarations submitted as evidence in patent applications. The MPEP 716.01(c) provides guidance on this matter: In assessing the probative value of an expert opinion, the examiner must consider the…

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