How are reissue patent applications announced to the public?
Reissue patent applications are announced to the public through the Official Gazette. MPEP 1430 states: “The filing of reissue applications (except for continued prosecution applications (CPA’s) filed under 37 CFR 1.53(d)) will be announced in the Official Gazette.” This announcement includes key information such as: Filing date Reissue application and original patent numbers Title Class…
Read MoreHow are reissue application filings announced to the public?
Reissue application filings are typically announced in the Official Gazette, as stated in MPEP 1470: “37 CFR 1.11(b) also provides for announcement of the filings of reissue applications in the Official Gazette (except for continued prosecution applications filed under 37 CFR 1.53(d)).“ This announcement serves to inform interested parties about new reissue applications, allowing them…
Read MoreWill the filing of an RCE in a reissue application be announced in the Official Gazette?
No, the filing of a Request for Continued Examination (RCE) in a reissue application will not be announced in the Official Gazette. The MPEP 1452 explicitly states: “Thus, the filing of an RCE will not be announced in the Official Gazette.” This is because an RCE is a continuation of an existing reissue application rather…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of announcing reissue application filings in the Official Gazette?
The announcement of reissue application filings in the Official Gazette serves an important purpose, as explained in MPEP 1470: “This announcement will give interested members of the public an opportunity to submit to the examiner information pertinent to patentability of the reissue application.“ By publicizing these filings, the USPTO allows the public to contribute relevant…
Read MoreWhat information is provided for each patent in the Official Gazette?
The Official Gazette provides comprehensive information for each patent. According to MPEP 1703, the following details may be included: Patent number Title of the invention Name of inventor(s), city, and state or country of residence Assignee’s name, city, and state or country of residence, if assigned Applicant’s name, city, and state or country of residence…
Read MoreHow is the figure for printing in the Official Gazette selected?
The figure for printing in the Official Gazette is selected by the examiner and recorded on the Issue Classification sheet. This selection process follows specific guidelines to ensure the chosen figure is representative of the claimed invention. According to the MPEP: Examiners, when preparing an application for issue, are to record the figure selected for…
Read MoreHow are claims selected for printing in the Official Gazette?
Claims are selected for printing in the Official Gazette based on specific criteria outlined in the MPEP. The examiner records the selected claim number in the “PRINT CLAIM” box on the Issue Classification Sheet. The MPEP provides the following guidelines for claim selection: The broadest claim should be selected. Ordinarily, only one claim per invention…
Read MoreWhat is the process for designating claims for printing in the Official Gazette for reissue patents?
The process for designating claims for printing in the Official Gazette for reissue patents involves specific guidelines: At least one claim must be designated for printing If claims have been amended or added, the designated claim must include a change or addition Canceled claims cannot be designated for printing If there are no changes to…
Read MoreWhat is the significance of the Official Gazette announcement for reissue applications?
The announcement of reissue applications in the Official Gazette is a crucial step in the reissue process: All reissue applications, except for continued prosecution applications (CPAs) for design patents, must be announced in the Official Gazette. The examiner must verify if the filing has been announced before proceeding with examination. If the announcement hasn’t been…
Read MoreWhat information is included in the Official Gazette announcement for a reissue application?
The Official Gazette announcement for a reissue application includes specific details to inform the public. According to MPEP 1430, the announcement includes: Filing date Reissue application and original patent numbers Title Class and subclass Name of the inventor(s) Name of the owner of record Name of the attorney or agent of record Technology Center (TC)…
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