How can I protect designs cancelled from an international design application due to a restriction requirement?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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. Designs cancelled from a nonprovisional international design application as a…
Read MoreHow is the effective filing date determined for a continuation or divisional application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 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 or divisional applications, the effective filing date is…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of submitting certain double patenting rejections to the Technology Center Director?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 purpose of submitting certain double patenting rejections to the Technology Center Director is…
Read MoreCan an applicant retroactively obtain 35 U.S.C. 121 safe harbor protection?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. No, an applicant cannot retroactively obtain the safe harbor protection…
Read MoreHow does a restriction requirement affect double patenting rejections in divisional applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 restriction requirement can provide protection against double patenting rejections in certain divisional applications.…
Read MoreWhat is the prohibition of nonstatutory double patenting rejections under 35 U.S.C. 121?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 prohibition of nonstatutory double patenting rejections under 35 U.S.C.…
Read MoreWhat options do I have if my new claims are withdrawn due to election by original presentation?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. If your new claims are withdrawn due to election by…
Read MoreWhen can a nonstatutory double patenting rejection be applied to a divisional application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 nonstatutory double patenting rejection can be applied to a divisional application in specific…
Read MoreWhat happens to non-elected claims in a divisional application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 non-elected claims are pursued in a divisional application: The…
Read MoreHow are multiple reissue applications treated when restriction is required?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 restriction is required in multiple reissue applications, the process…
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