What is the significance of common assignee in patent applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. Common assignee in patent applications refers to when a reference…
Read MoreHow can co-authorship affect a pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 rejection?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. When an inventor or at least one joint inventor is…
Read MoreWho can submit an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(c)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. According to the MPEP, an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(c) can be…
Read MoreWho can sign a declaration under 37 CFR 1.130?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. According to the MPEP, anyone who has knowledge of the facts discussed in the…
Read MoreWho can make an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.130?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. According to MPEP 717.01(c): Anyone who has knowledge of the…
Read MoreWho can file an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. Several parties can file an affidavit or declaration under 37…
Read MoreWhen should an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.130 be filed?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. According to MPEP 717.01(f), affidavits or declarations under 37 CFR…
Read MoreWhen is an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a) not appropriate?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. An affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a) is not appropriate in several situations,…
Read MoreWhat is ‘swearing behind’ a reference?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. ‘Swearing behind’ a reference refers to the process of filing…
Read MoreWhat is an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.132?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. An affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.132 is a…
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