What are the formal requirements for affidavits and declarations under 37 CFR 1.131(a)?

Affidavits and declarations under 37 CFR 1.131(a) must meet specific formal requirements: An affidavit must be a written statement made under oath before a notary public, magistrate, or authorized officer. A declaration, permitted under 37 CFR 1.68, can be used instead of an affidavit. Declarations must include an acknowledgment that willful false statements are punishable…

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