What is the purpose of the Issue Notification in the patent application process?
What is the purpose of the Issue Notification in the patent application process? The Issue Notification serves as an important communication in the patent application process. According to the MPEP 308, “The Issue Notification identifies the issue date of the patent number assigned to the application.” This notification is crucial because it: Informs the applicant…
Read MoreCan the publication or issue date of a pending patent application be disclosed over the phone?
According to MPEP 101, particular care must be taken when a caller requests the publication date or issue date assigned to a pending patent application: “If the publication or issue date is later than the current date (i.e., the date of the request), such information may be given only to the applicant, an inventor, the…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for listing U.S. patents in an Information Disclosure Statement?
When listing U.S. patents in an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS), the following requirements must be met: List each patent by document number Include the name of the patentee Provide the issue date According to MPEP 609.04(a): Each U.S. patent listed in an information disclosure statement must be identified by patentee, patent number, and issue date.…
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