How can a patent owner satisfy the duty of disclosure in an inter partes reexamination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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. According to 37 CFR 1.933(a), a patent owner can satisfy…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for filing an Information Disclosure Statement in reexamination proceedings?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 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. Filing an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) in reexamination proceedings has…
Read MoreHow are references from the original patent handled in a reissue application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules4 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. In a reissue application, the examiner should consider all references…
Read MoreHow does the PTAB handle information disclosure statements filed during an appeal?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 7 Rules4 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 Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has a specific…
Read MoreHow are Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) handled in national stage applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) in national stage applications are handled similarly to domestic national…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for submitting an IDS in a reissue application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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) in a reissue…
Read MoreWhat happens to Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) submitted after a notice of appeal?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) submitted after a notice of appeal…
Read MoreCan a new Office action be made final when reopening prosecution after an appeal?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. Yes, a new Office action containing a new ground of…
Read MoreWhen should I file an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) in a reissue application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. While 37 CFR 1.97(b) allows for filing an Information Disclosure…
Read MoreWhat is the duty of disclosure in a reissue application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 duty of disclosure in a reissue application is the…
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