How should items be numbered in a requirement for information during patent examination?

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. When preparing a requirement for information during patent examination, proper…

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What is the Notice of References Cited (PTO-892) form?

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. The Notice of References Cited (PTO-892) is a separate form…

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Is an applicant required to search for unknown information when responding to a requirement under 37 CFR 1.105?

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, an applicant is not required to search for unknown…

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Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. All possible FAQs have been exhausted and no further meaningful questions can be generated…

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What does ‘No Inter Partes Questions Discussed Ex Parte’ mean in patent examination?

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. In patent examination, ‘No Inter Partes Questions Discussed Ex Parte’…

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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. All relevant information from MPEP 803.01 – Review by Examiner…

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What should an examiner do if applicant’s arguments are persuasive but a new ground of rejection is necessary?

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. When an examiner finds an applicant’s arguments persuasive but determines…

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