Can interfering subject matter exist between a patent application and an issued patent?

Yes, interfering subject matter can exist between a patent application and an issued patent. The MPEP 2301.03 clearly states: Interfering subject matter may exist between two applications or between one or more applications and one or more patents. This means that the USPTO can identify interfering subject matter in the following scenarios: Between two pending…

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Can a requirement for information be made in an issued patent or abandoned application?

Yes, under limited circumstances, a requirement for information can be made in an issued patent or abandoned application. The MPEP 704.11(b) states: “Under limited circumstances, requirements under 37 CFR 1.105 may be made in an application that is issued or abandoned. Such a requirement would normally be made only during part of some ongoing proceeding…

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How is the information about foreign applications reflected in the issued patent and Official Gazette?

When foreign applications are properly claimed and verified in a patent application, this information is reflected in the issued patent and the Official Gazette listing. This helps establish the priority date and international scope of the invention. The MPEP states: The front page of the patent when it is issued, and the listing in the…

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