How does the submission of an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) affect patent term adjustment?
The submission of an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) can affect patent term adjustment as specified in 37 CFR 1.704(d). Key points include: An IDS submission may not be considered a failure to engage in reasonable efforts to conclude prosecution if certain conditions are met The IDS must be accompanied by a statement that each item…
Read MoreCan a copy of the foreign patent satisfy the certified copy requirement?
No, a copy of the foreign patent as issued does not comply with the certified copy requirement. The MPEP states: “A copy of the foreign patent as issued does not comply since the application as filed is required; however, a copy of the printed specification and drawing of the foreign patent is sufficient if the…
Read MoreWhat is the ‘certified copy’ of a foreign application?
A certified copy of a foreign application is a copy of the original foreign application with a certification by the patent office of the foreign country in which it was filed. According to the MPEP, “Certified copies ordinarily consist of a copy of the specification and drawings of the applications as filed with a certificate…
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