What is prima facie evidence of “by another” in pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(e) rejections?
A different inventive entity is considered prima facie evidence that a reference is “by another” for pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(e) rejections. The MPEP states in MPEP 2136.04: “Therefore, a U.S. patent, a U.S. patent application publication or international application publication, by a different inventive entity, whether or not the application shares some inventors in common…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of a return postcard when filing a patent application?
A return postcard serves as prima facie evidence of receipt by the USPTO of all items listed on the postcard. It should include detailed identifying information such as: Inventor’s name Application number (if known) Confirmation number (if known) Filing date Title of the invention Type of paper being filed Number of pages for each component…
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