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 MoreWhat is the legal basis for considering expert skepticism in patent cases?
The legal basis for considering expert skepticism in patent cases stems from case law and is codified in the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP). The MPEP cites several key cases: Environmental Designs, Ltd. v. Union Oil Co. of Cal., 713 F.2d 693, 698, 218 USPQ 865, 869 (Fed. Cir. 1983) (citing United States v.…
Read MoreWhat is the legal basis for an attorney or agent to sign amendments without a power of attorney?
The legal basis for an attorney or agent to sign amendments without a power of attorney is provided in 37 CFR 1.34. This regulation allows registered practitioners to act in a representative capacity without necessarily having a power of attorney. The MPEP § 714.01(c) clarifies this point: A registered attorney or agent acting in a…
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