What is the significance of the In re Monks case for patent reference dates?
The In re Monks case is significant in establishing the general rule for when a foreign patent becomes available as a reference. MPEP 2126.01 cites this case: “In re Monks, 588 F.2d 308, 200 USPQ 129 (CCPA 1978).” (MPEP 2126.01) This case affirmed the principle that the date a foreign patent becomes available as a…
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