What additional legal documents should be included with a patent reexamination request?

When submitting a patent reexamination request, certain additional legal documents should be included to provide a comprehensive context for the patent’s current status. According to MPEP 2219: “A copy of any federal court decision, complaint in a pending civil action, or interference or derivation decision should also be submitted.“ These additional documents may include: Federal…

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What is the difference between an affidavit and a declaration in patent applications?

In the context of patent applications, affidavits and declarations serve the same purpose but differ in their formalities. According to MPEP 717.01(c): Affidavit: A written statement made under oath before a notary public or other authorized officer. Declaration: A statement in writing made under penalty of perjury, as permitted by 28 U.S.C. 1746. The MPEP…

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What evidence can be submitted as proof of proprietary interest under MPEP 409.03(f)?

According to MPEP 409.03(f), various forms of evidence can be submitted as proof of proprietary interest. The section states: ‘Sufficient proprietary interest is shown by an assignment or assignment of the invention to a person who is under an obligation of assignment to the applicant… Other examples of documents which may be submitted to establish…

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