What is the legal basis for using interference testimony to antedate a reference?
The legal basis for using interference testimony to antedate a reference is rooted in patent law and practice, as documented in the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP). Specifically, MPEP 715.07(b) cites a legal precedent: Ex parte Bowyer, 1939 C.D. 5, 42 USPQ 526 (Comm’r Pat. 1939). This case established the practice of using interference…
Read MoreCan interference testimony be used to antedate a reference?
Yes, interference testimony can sometimes be used to antedate a reference in place of a 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit or declaration. As stated in MPEP 715.07(b): In place of an affidavit or declaration the testimony in an interference may be sometimes used to antedate a reference in lieu of a 37 CFR 1.131(a) affidavit or…
Read MoreWhat should be highlighted when using interference testimony to antedate a reference?
When using interference testimony to antedate a reference, it’s crucial to identify and emphasize the specific portions of the testimony that establish priority over the reference. As stated in MPEP 715.07(b): The part of the testimony to form the basis of priority over the reference should be pointed out. This means that the applicant or…
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