How did the America Invents Act (AIA) affect the best mode requirement?
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. The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) made significant changes to…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for U.S. applicants filing international applications?
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. For international applications filed on or after September 16, 2012,…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for joint inventors applying for a U.S. National Stage 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. Joint inventors must follow specific requirements when applying for a…
Read MoreCan there be joint inventors for a plant patent?
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, plant patent applications can have joint inventors. This is…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for joint inventors signing affidavits or declarations?
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 it comes to joint inventors signing affidavits or declarations,…
Read MoreCan a joint inventor sign an amendment without power of attorney from the other inventor?
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. No, a joint inventor cannot sign an amendment without proper…
Read MoreWhat should I do if an inventor is unavailable to sign 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. If an inventor is unavailable to sign an affidavit or…
Read MoreHow does the AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(A) exception apply to joint inventors?
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 AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(A) exception applies to disclosures made…
Read MoreHow does the AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(A) exception apply to joint inventors?
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 AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(A) exception applies to disclosures made…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO handle patent applications when an inventor dies during prosecution?
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. When an inventor dies during the prosecution of a patent…
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