Who can pay maintenance fees for a patent?

According to MPEP 2515, anyone can pay maintenance fees for a patent. Specifically, the section states: “The patentee may pay maintenance fees and any necessary surcharges or any person or organization may pay maintenance fees and any necessary surcharges on behalf of the patentee.“ This means that the patent owner, a legal representative, or even…

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Who can file a request for supplemental examination?

According to MPEP 2811, a request for supplemental examination must be filed by the owner(s) of the entire right, title, and interest in the patent. This requirement is specified in 37 CFR 1.601(a). The MPEP explains: “This is because the scope of a patent may be changed (e.g., by cancellation or amendment of the claims)…

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What documentation is required to prove ownership when filing a supplemental examination request?

When filing a request for supplemental examination, the patent owner must provide documentation to prove ownership. According to MPEP 2803: “The patent owner must establish its ownership of the patent in the request for supplemental examination, unless the ownership has already been established in the patent file and there has been no change in ownership.”…

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What are the requirements for identifying patent owners in a supplemental examination request?

When submitting a request for supplemental examination, it is crucial to properly identify the patent owner(s). According to MPEP 2811: “The request must include an identification of the owner(s) of the entire right, title, and interest in the patent requested to be examined, and a submission by the patent owner in compliance with 37 CFR…

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What ownership documentation is required for a supplemental examination request?

When filing a request for supplemental examination, the patent owner must provide specific ownership documentation. According to MPEP 2803: “A request for supplemental examination must include an identification of the owner(s) of the entire right, title, and interest in the patent requested to be examined, and a submission by the patent owner in compliance with…

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