What is the purpose of amendments submitted after Notice of Allowance under 37 CFR 1.312?
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. Amendments submitted after Notice of Allowance under 37 CFR 1.312…
Read MoreWhat happens to papers filed after the mailing of a Notice of Allowance in an IFW application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 7 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 Image File Wrapper (IFW) applications, papers filed after the…
Read MoreWhat happens if an amendment under 37 CFR 1.312 is not entered?
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 amendment submitted under 37 CFR 1.312 is not…
Read MoreCan an amendment after allowance introduce new matter under 37 CFR 1.312?
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, amendments after allowance under 37 CFR 1.312 cannot introduce…
Read MoreWhat types of changes can be made in an amendment after notice of allowance?
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. An amendment after notice of allowance can include various types…
Read MoreCan new claims be added after Notice of Allowance under 37 CFR 1.312?
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. Generally, adding new claims after Notice of Allowance is not…
Read MoreWhat are the consequences of filing an IDS after the mailing of a notice of allowance?
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. Filing an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) after the mailing of…
Read MoreWhat is a Secrecy Order in patent law?
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. A Secrecy Order is an official directive issued by the…
Read MoreHow does a Secrecy Order affect patent application 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. A Secrecy Order significantly impacts the prosecution of a patent…
Read MoreCan an applicant petition for rescission or modification of a Secrecy Order?
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. Yes, an applicant can petition for rescission or modification of…
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