How does the timing of an IDS submission affect the examination process after allowance?
The timing of an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) submission can significantly affect the examination process after a notice of allowance. MPEP 1308.01 provides guidance on this: “If an IDS is submitted after the mailing of a notice of allowance, it must comply with the requirements of 37 CFR 1.97(d).” The timing affects the process as…
Read MoreHow does the timing of an IDS submission affect the required certification?
How does the timing of an IDS submission affect the required certification? The timing of an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) submission directly impacts the required certification: IDS filed within three months of filing or before first Office action: No certification required IDS filed after three months of filing but before first Office action on the…
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