How does the USPTO handle IDSs in Requests for Continued Examination (RCE)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. When dealing with Information Disclosure Statements (IDSs) in Requests for…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for submitting an IDS after the first Office action?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. When submitting an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) after the first…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for an IDS filed after a final Office action or Notice of Allowance?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. For an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) filed after a final…
Read MoreWhat is required for an IDS filed after the initial period but before final action or allowance?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. For an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) filed after the initial…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for submitting an IDS in a continuation, divisional, or continuation-in-part application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 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. For continuation, divisional, or continuation-in-part applications filed under 37 CFR 1.53(b),…
Read MoreWhat are the differences in IDS requirements for U.S. national stage applications derived from international applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. For U.S. national stage applications derived from international applications, there…
Read MoreHow does the timing of an IDS submission affect the required certification?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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 timing of an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) submission directly…
Read MoreWhat are the timing requirements for submitting an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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 timing requirements for submitting an IDS are: Within 3…
Read MoreAre Information Disclosure Statements allowed in provisional patent applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 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, Information Disclosure Statements (IDSs) are not permitted in provisional patent…
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