What are the formatting requirements for papers filed in a supplemental examination proceeding?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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. According to MPEP 2807, all papers submitted in a supplemental…
Read MoreAre protestors notified of Office actions or other documents related to their protest?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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, protestors are not notified of Office actions or other…
Read MoreWhat are WIPO Standard ST.16 codes (kind codes)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 6 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. WIPO Standard ST.16 codes, also known as kind codes, are…
Read MoreWhat is the USPTO Patent Full-Text and Image Database?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 4 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 USPTO Patent Full-Text and Image Database is a comprehensive…
Read MoreHow can I obtain copies of foreign patent documents?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules 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 USPTO provides several ways for examiners to obtain copies of foreign…
Read MoreAre there any more FAQs about MPEP 901.04(a) – Kind Codes?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 3 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 more FAQs can be generated based on the content…
Read MoreHow are lengthy tables treated in patent documents and patent application publications?
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. Lengthy tables in patent documents and patent application publications are treated as follows: Tables…
Read MoreWhat are INID codes and why are they important for patent documents?
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. INID codes (Internationally agreed Numbers for the Identification of bibliographic Data) provide a standardized…
Read MoreHow can patent examiners obtain copies of foreign patent documents?
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. Patent examiners have several options to obtain copies of foreign patent documents: Access automated…
Read MoreHow are lengthy tables handled in patent documents and publications?
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 USPTO has specific procedures for handling lengthy tables in…
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