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FAQ Tag: Prima Facie Case
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How does the “way” prong of the function-way-result test apply in a prima facie case of equivalence?
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…
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How does the USPTO handle inherency rejections for compositions or products?
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…
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How does the USPTO define ‘necessarily present’ in the context of inherency?
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…
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What is the difference between a “substantial new question of patentability” and a “prima facie case of unpatentability”?
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…
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What is the significance of the ‘result’ in the function-way-result test for equivalence?
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…
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What is the burden of proof in rebutting a prima facie case of obviousness?
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…
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What is the role of “reasonable interpretation” in making a prima facie case of equivalence?
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…
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What is a prima facie case of equivalence in patent examination?
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…
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