What types of evidence are acceptable for an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a)?

An affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a) can include various types of evidence to support the inventor’s prior conception and reduction to practice. According to MPEP 715.07: The evidence may consist of testimony of the inventor in the form of an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a), documentary evidence, drawings, and models. Acceptable…

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What evidence is required to establish long-felt need in a patent application?

To establish long-felt need in a patent application, specific types of evidence are required. The MPEP 716.04 outlines the following key requirements: Objective evidence: The long-felt need must be supported by evidence, not just assertions. Persistent need: Show that the need has been recognized and persistent for a significant time. Unsuccessful attempts: Demonstrate that others…

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What evidence is required in an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a)?

An affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a) must include evidence that supports the inventor’s claim of prior invention. According to the MPEP: ‘The evidence submitted with a 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit or declaration must demonstrate that the inventor or at least one joint inventor completed the invention in question prior to the effective date…

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What evidence is required in a declaration under 37 CFR 1.130(b) for prior public disclosure?

A declaration under 37 CFR 1.130(b) for prior public disclosure requires specific evidence to be effective. According to MPEP 717.01(b): “The evidence necessary to show prior public disclosure under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b) by the inventor or a joint inventor or another who obtained the subject matter disclosed directly or indirectly from the inventor or…

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What evidence is required in a 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit or declaration?

A 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit or declaration must provide evidence that the inventor completed the invention before the effective date of the prior art reference. The MPEP 715 outlines the required evidence: Reduction to practice: Proof that the invention was actually reduced to practice before the effective date of the reference. Conception and diligence: Evidence…

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What evidence is required in a 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit or declaration?

A 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit or declaration must include evidence that demonstrates prior invention. The MPEP provides guidance on the required evidence: ‘The evidence submitted with a 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit or declaration must demonstrate that the inventor or at least one joint inventor had possession of either the whole invention claimed or something falling…

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