What does 37 CFR 1.181 say about examiner statements on petitions?
37 CFR 1.181 provides guidance on examiner statements related to petitions. According to MPEP 711.03(d): 37 CFR 1.181 states that the examiner ‘may be directed by the Director to furnish a written statement, within a specific time, setting forth the reasons for his or her decision upon the matters averred in the petition, supplying a…
Read MoreWhat is the process for obtaining a foreign filing license for a patent application?
To obtain a foreign filing license for a patent application, you need to file a petition under 37 CFR 5.12(b). This petition is decided by the Director of the Technology Center who Oversees Licensing and Review. As stated in MPEP 1002.02(c)(1): “Petitions under 37 CFR 5.12(b) for foreign license to file patent applications in foreign…
Read MoreCan an applicant or assignee prevent the inventor from accessing the patent application file?
Yes, the applicant or assignee of record of the entire interest in an application can make a specific request to prevent the inventor from obtaining access to the application file. This request should be filed as a separate paper under 37 CFR 1.4(c) and directed to the Office of Petitions. If granted, the inventor will…
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