How can I file an express abandonment to avoid publication of my patent application?
To avoid publication of your patent application through express abandonment, you can file a petition under 37 CFR 1.138(c). The MPEP states: A petition under 37 CFR 1.138(c) will not stop publication of the application unless it is recognized and acted on by the Pre-Grant Publication Division in sufficient time to avoid publication. To increase…
Read MoreCan protestors submit materials under MPEP § 724.02?
Yes, protestors can submit materials under MPEP § 724.02, but there are specific conditions and limitations. The MPEP provides guidance on this: Insofar as protestors under 37 CFR 1.291(a) are concerned, submissions can be made in accordance with MPEP § 724.02 before the patent application is published, if protestor or petitioner has access to the…
Read MoreWhat information is published in the Official Gazette for a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application?
When a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47 application is found acceptable, certain information is published in the Official Gazette. According to the MPEP: A notice will be published in the Official Gazette identifying the application number, filing date, the title of the invention and the name(s) of the nonsigning inventor(s). This publication serves several purposes: It…
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