What are the requirements for the oath or declaration in a broadening reissue application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 requirements for the oath or declaration in a broadening reissue application depend on…
Read MoreHow does the process of claiming foreign priority differ for reissue applications filed before and after September 16, 2012?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules4 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 process of claiming foreign priority in reissue applications differs…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for a design reissue oath or declaration?
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 requirements for a design reissue oath or declaration are…
Read MoreHow do I claim priority to a foreign application in a reissue patent application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules4 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. To claim priority to a foreign application in a reissue…
Read MoreWhat are the formal requirements for affidavits and declarations under 37 CFR 1.131(a)?
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. Affidavits and declarations under 37 CFR 1.131(a) must meet specific…
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between an affidavit and a declaration?
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. While both affidavits and declarations serve similar purposes in patent…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for disqualifying a patent or patent application publication under 37 CFR 1.131(c)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 1 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. To disqualify a U.S. patent or U.S. patent application publication as…
Read MoreCan an attorney sign an oath or declaration on behalf of an inventor?
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. No, an attorney cannot sign an oath or declaration on…
Read MoreCan an attorney in a patent application administer the oath as a notary?
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. The MPEP provides guidance on this matter. According to MPEP…
Read MoreWhat is the significance of venue in patent oaths and declarations?
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. Venue is a crucial aspect of patent oaths and declarations.…
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