How does an examiner evaluate the sufficiency of facts in affidavits or declarations?

When evaluating the sufficiency of facts in affidavits or declarations, examiners follow specific guidelines outlined in MPEP 716. The manual states: ‘In assessing the probative value of an expert opinion, the examiner must consider the nature of the matter sought to be established, the strength of any opposing evidence, the interest of the expert in…

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How does an examiner evaluate evidence for an AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception?

How does an examiner evaluate evidence for an AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception? When evaluating evidence for an AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception, an examiner follows specific procedures as outlined in MPEP 717.02(c): The examiner will determine if the rejection is based upon a disclosure made by the inventor, a joint inventor, or another who…

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