What is required to establish ownership for an assignee to take action in a patent application filed before September 16, 2012?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. To establish ownership for an assignee to take action in…
Read MoreHow is ownership established in continuing patent applications filed before September 16, 2012?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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 continuing applications (continuation or divisional) filed under 37 CFR…
Read MoreWho can take action as an assignee in a patent application filed on or after September 16, 2012?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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 37 CFR 3.71(b), the assignees who may conduct…
Read MoreWhen must ownership be established for an assignee to take action in a patent matter?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 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. Ownership must be established under pre-AIA 37 CFR 3.73(b) when the…
Read MoreWhy is determining who should direct prosecution important in patent applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. MPEP 303 highlights the importance of determining who should direct…
Read MoreWhat happens to models, exhibits, or specimens after patent prosecution?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. After patent prosecution, the handling of models, exhibits, or specimens…
Read MoreHow did the America Invents Act change assignee prosecution rights?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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 America Invents Act (AIA) introduced changes to assignee prosecution…
Read MoreCan a licensee of exclusive right prosecute a patent application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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, a licensee of exclusive right cannot prosecute a patent…
Read MoreHow are pro se applicants treated in patent applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. Pro se applicants (individuals who file patent applications without the…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for submitting an IDS after the first Office action?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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 submitting an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) after the first…
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