What types of patent applications must be reported to the Department of Energy (DOE)?
Applications for patents which appear to disclose, purport to disclose or do disclose inventions or discoveries relating to atomic energy must be reported to the Department of Energy, which will be given access to the applications. As stated in 37 CFR 1.14(d), “Such reporting does not constitute a determination that the subject matter of each…
Read MoreCan priority be claimed based on applications filed in regional patent offices?
Yes, applicants can claim priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) based on applications filed in certain foreign regional patent offices. The MPEP states: “In addition to the list of recognized countries set forth in subsection I, above, applicants may claim priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) to applications filed in foreign regional patent offices having member states…
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