Are there any more FAQs for MPEP 2159.02?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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. No more FAQs can be generated from MPEP 2159.02 –…

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What are the key changes to 35 U.S.C. 102 under the AIA?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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 America Invents Act (AIA) made significant changes to 35…

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How does the America Invents Act (AIA) affect affidavits and declarations under 37 CFR 1.131(a)?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 America Invents Act (AIA) has significantly impacted the applicability…

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Is MPEP 715.07(b) applicable to applications subject to the AIA first inventor to file provisions?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. No, MPEP 715.07(b) is generally not applicable to applications subject…

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How does MPEP 715.01(c) apply to AIA applications?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. MPEP 715.01(c) is primarily focused on pre-AIA applications. The section…

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