What is the exception to all inventors signing an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a)?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 generally all inventors must sign an affidavit or declaration…

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What is the significance of the EmeraChem Holdings, LLC v. Volkswagen Grp. of Am., Inc. case in MPEP 715.01(a)?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 EmeraChem Holdings, LLC v. Volkswagen Grp. of Am., Inc.…

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What should be included in a 37 CFR 1.132 declaration when the reference is a U.S. patent or patent application publication?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 the reference used in a rejection is a U.S.…

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How can an inventor overcome a rejection based on a reference with a different inventive entity?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. An inventor can overcome a rejection based on a reference with a different inventive…

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What is the purpose of MPEP 715.01(a)?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. MPEP 715.01(a) provides guidance on how to handle situations where…

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How can inventorship be corrected in a patent application?

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. Inventorship in a patent application can be corrected through the…

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How is inventorship determined in continuing applications filed on or after September 16, 2012?

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 continuing applications filed on or after September 16, 2012,…

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