How should prior art be submitted with a patent protest?
When submitting prior art with a patent protest, follow these guidelines: Include a copy of each prior art document relied upon. Provide an English language translation of any non-English language prior art. Highlight the relevant parts of the prior art documents. According to MPEP 1901.03: “Copies of any prior art or other documents relied upon…
Read MoreWhat information must be included in a protest under 37 CFR 1.291?
A protest under 37 CFR 1.291 must include specific information to be considered by the USPTO. According to MPEP 1901, the protest must include: A listing of the patents, publications, or other information relied upon; A concise explanation of the relevance of each listed item; A copy of each listed patent, publication, or other item…
Read MoreHow are foreign language documents handled in patent reexamination?
How are foreign language documents handled in patent reexamination? Foreign language documents require special handling in patent reexamination proceedings. According to MPEP 2253: “If a document in a foreign language is relied on, a translation of at least the relevant portion thereof must be submitted.“ This requirement ensures that the examiner can fully understand and…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO handle citation of foreign language documents?
The USPTO has specific guidelines for citing foreign language documents. The MPEP 901.05(d) provides clear instructions: “When citing a foreign language document that has an English language equivalent, the U.S. examiner should additionally cite the English language equivalent.” This practice ensures clarity and accessibility of the cited references. Furthermore, the MPEP states: “When citing a…
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