How does responding to applicant’s arguments with new reference portions affect the grounds of rejection?
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. Responding to an applicant’s arguments by citing different portions of…
Read MoreHow does removing references from a 35 U.S.C. 103 rejection affect the grounds of rejection?
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. Removing one or more references from a 35 U.S.C. 103…
Read MoreWhat constitutes a “new ground of rejection” in a patent examiner’s answer?
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. Determining what constitutes a “new ground of rejection” is a…
Read MoreHow does citing a different portion of a reference affect the grounds of rejection?
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. Citing a different portion of a reference does not always…
Read MoreWhen does changing the statutory basis of rejection not constitute a new ground?
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. Changing the statutory basis of rejection does not always constitute…
Read MoreHow does changing the order of references in a 35 U.S.C. 103 rejection affect the grounds of rejection?
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. Changing the order of references in a 35 U.S.C. 103…
Read MoreWhat is the significance of the “basic thrust of the rejection” in determining new grounds of rejection?
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. The concept of the “basic thrust of the rejection” is…
Read MoreWhat is the impact of amendments under 37 CFR 1.116 or 41.33 on new grounds of rejection?
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. Amendments submitted under 37 CFR 1.116 or 41.33 can affect…
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