What types of evidence can support a 1.130(b) declaration?
Various types of evidence can support a declaration under 37 CFR 1.130(b). The MPEP 717.01(b)(1) provides guidance on this: “Evidence to show that the disclosure is by the inventor or a joint inventor may include an affidavit or declaration…identifying the subject matter publicly disclosed and providing the date of the public disclosure of such subject…
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Applicants can submit various types of documents as evidence when replying to an Office action. The MPEP provides examples: “Documents may be in any form but are typically in the form of an affidavit, declaration, patent, or printed publication.” These documents can be used to support arguments related to patentability issues raised in the Office…
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