Are new oaths or declarations required for continuation or divisional 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. For continuation or divisional applications filed before September 16, 2012,…
Read MoreHow are continuation or divisional applications handled under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47?
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. For continuation or divisional applications filed under 37 CFR 1.53(b) of…
Read MoreCan a corporation file a patent application under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b)?
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. Yes, a corporation can file a patent application under pre-AIA 37…
Read MoreWhat happens to a patent application when an inventor dies before filing?
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 an inventor dies before filing a patent application, the…
Read MoreWhat information must be included in the declaration when an application is executed by someone other than the inventor under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b)?
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. When an application is executed by someone other than the inventor…
Read MoreHow can an applicant demonstrate sufficient proprietary interest without an assignment or agreement to assign?
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. If an applicant in a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b) application…
Read MoreHow does an applicant demonstrate a proprietary interest under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. To file an application under pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b), an…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between an assignment and an agreement to assign in the context of MPEP 409.03(f)?
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 409.03(f) distinguishes between an assignment and an agreement to…
Read MoreWhat documentation is needed to show an agreement to assign in a pre-AIA 37 CFR 1.47(b) 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. To demonstrate an agreement to assign in a pre-AIA 37…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between pre-AIA and AIA patent ownership rules?
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) brought significant changes to patent…
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