What is the purpose of associating an e-copy of the inter partes reexamination certificate with the patent?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 3 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 association of an e-copy of the inter partes reexamination…
Read MoreHow can USPTO staff access reexamination file data on PALM?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 3 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. USPTO staff can access reexamination file data on PALM through…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO handle searching for rapidly evolving technologies?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 USPTO recognizes the challenges of searching for prior art…
Read MoreWhat features are available on the USPTO Patent Classification Home Page?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. The USPTO Patent Classification Home Page, available at www.uspto.gov/Classification, offers…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO define a “complete search” for patent applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 USPTO defines a “complete search” for patent applications as…
Read MoreWhat types of references should examiners consider during a patent search?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. Patent examiners should consider a wide range of references during…
Read MoreHow does a Supplementary International Search differ from the main international search?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 Supplementary International Search (SIS) differs from the main international search in several key…
Read MoreHow does subclass harmonization affect patent searches?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. Subclass harmonization significantly impacts patent searches by creating a more unified classification system across…
Read MoreHow does the MPEP guide examiners on searching for synonyms and equivalent terms?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 MPEP provides guidance to examiners on searching for synonyms…
Read MoreHow can I search for specific patents or trademarks in the Official Gazette?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 Official Gazette provides several ways to search for specific…
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