Why did the USPTO set a time limit for requesting ex parte reexamination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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 set a time limit for requesting ex parte…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between USPTO and court standards in patent validity determinations?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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 and federal courts use different standards when determining…
Read MoreWhat is a “substantial new question of patentability” in ex parte reexamination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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. A “substantial new question of patentability” is a key requirement…
Read MoreWhat is the significance of submitting prior art under 37 CFR 1.501(a)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 1 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. Submitting prior art under 37 CFR 1.501(a) serves several important…
Read MoreWhat is a “reexamination of a reexamination”?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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. A “reexamination of a reexamination” refers to a situation where…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of 37 CFR 1.501(a)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 1 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. 37 CFR 1.501(a) serves two main purposes: It allows any…
Read MoreCan a patent undergo multiple reexaminations?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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. Yes, a patent can undergo multiple reexaminations. This is evident…
Read MoreWhat issues are not considered in inter partes reexamination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 9 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. Inter partes reexamination is limited in scope and does not…
Read MoreHow does concurrent litigation affect inter partes reexamination proceedings?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 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. Concurrent litigation can significantly impact inter partes reexamination proceedings. The…
Read MoreWhat is the effect of a final court decision on an inter partes reexamination?
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. A final court decision can have significant effects on an…
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