What are the requirements for citing foreign language documents in an IDS?
What are the requirements for citing foreign language documents in an IDS? When citing foreign language documents in an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS), applicants must adhere to specific requirements: Provide a concise explanation of the relevance of the foreign language document. Include a translation or portion of the document if it is within the possession,…
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When citing documents in a language other than English in an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS), you must provide: The original document in the foreign language A concise explanation of the relevance in English, if not already available According to MPEP 609.04(a): If a foreign patent document or non-patent literature document is in a language other…
Read MoreHow should foreign language documents be handled in an Information Disclosure Statement?
For foreign language documents cited in an Information Disclosure Statement: A concise explanation of relevance must be provided for non-English documents If a complete English translation is submitted, no concise explanation is required An English language abstract may satisfy the concise explanation requirement A copy of a search report from a foreign patent office citing…
Read MoreHow does the examiner handle foreign language documents in an IDS?
When dealing with foreign language documents in an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS), the examiner follows specific guidelines as outlined in MPEP 609.05(b): Foreign language documents cited on an information disclosure statement will be considered in view of the concise explanation submitted and insofar as it is understood on its face, e.g., drawings, chemical formulas, in…
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