How does the effective filing date affect the prior art in pre-AIA patent applications?
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. The effective filing date of a claimed invention in a…
Read MoreWhat is the effective filing date under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102?
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. The effective filing date of a claimed invention under pre-AIA…
Read MoreWhat is the effective filing date for claims in a continuation-in-part 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. The effective filing date for claims in a continuation-in-part (CIP)…
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 effective filing date for benefit claims under 35 U.S.C. 386(c) in AIA applications?
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 determining the effective filing date under AIA 35 U.S.C.…
Read MoreWhat is the effective filing date under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(d)?
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. Under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(d), a U.S. patent document is…
Read MoreHow do I determine if my patent application is subject to pre-AIA or AIA provisions?
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. To determine whether your application is subject to pre-AIA or…
Read MoreWhat is the impact of continuation-in-part applications on effective filing dates?
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. Continuation-in-part (CIP) applications can have a significant impact on effective…
Read MoreHow does claiming benefit to an earlier application affect AIA status?
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. Claiming benefit to an earlier application can affect the AIA…
Read MoreHow does the AIA affect the treatment of foreign priority claims in determining prior art dates?
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. The AIA (America Invents Act) has significantly changed the treatment…
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