What evidence can be submitted to show prior invention under 37 CFR 1.131(a)?

According to MPEP 715.07, evidence to show prior invention under 37 CFR 1.131(a) can include: Attached sketches Attached blueprints Attached photographs Attached reproductions of notebook entries An accompanying model Attached supporting statements by witnesses Testimony given in an interference Documents submitted under the Disclosure Document Program (discontinued February 1, 2007) The MPEP states: Evidence in…

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How should facts be presented in affidavits or declarations for antedating a reference?

When presenting facts in affidavits or declarations for antedating a reference, it’s crucial to follow the guidelines outlined in MPEP 715.07. The key points are: Present specific facts, not conclusions Provide clear and convincing evidence of prior invention Include dates of conception and reduction to practice Explain any delay between conception and reduction to practice…

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What types of evidence are acceptable for antedating a reference in patent applications?

According to MPEP 715.07, acceptable evidence for antedating a reference can include: Affidavits or declarations from inventors or others with knowledge of the facts Documentary evidence such as drawings, photographs, or other physical exhibits Laboratory notebooks or other contemporaneous records Testimony from witnesses who can corroborate the inventor’s activities The MPEP states: ‘Facts, not conclusions,…

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What types of evidence are acceptable for proving prior invention under 37 CFR 1.131?

What types of evidence are acceptable for proving prior invention under 37 CFR 1.131? According to MPEP 715.07, various types of evidence can be used to prove prior invention under 37 CFR 1.131. The MPEP states: ‘Acceptable types of evidence… include facts concerning reduction to practice, facts concerning conception coupled with due diligence from a…

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