How are withdrawn rejections handled in inter partes reexamination?
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. The handling of withdrawn rejections in inter partes reexamination depends…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for a WIPO published application to be considered prior art under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(2)?
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. For a WIPO published application to be considered prior art…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of requiring an applicant to add a claim under 37 CFR 41.202(c)?
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. The purpose of requiring an applicant to add a claim…
Read MoreWho conducts reexamination reviews at the USPTO?
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. Reexamination reviews at the USPTO are conducted by several entities:…
Read MoreWho assigns reexamination requests in the USPTO?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 8 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. Reexamination requests are typically assigned by the Supervisory Patent Reexamination…
Read MoreWhen is a replacement “Sequence Listing XML” required in a patent application?
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. A replacement “Sequence Listing XML” is required in a patent…
Read MoreWhen can a patent examiner reject claims as prolix?
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. A patent examiner can reject claims as prolix under specific…
Read MoreWhen is an Action Closing Prosecution (ACP) issued in inter partes reexamination?
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. An Action Closing Prosecution (ACP) is typically issued at specific…
Read MoreWhat is a Notice of Intent to Issue Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate (NIRC)?
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. A Notice of Intent to Issue Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate…
Read MoreWhat is an Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate?
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. An Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate is a document issued at…
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