How should examiners review the identifying data of prior applications?
Examiners should review the identifying data of all prior applications for which benefits are claimed to ensure accuracy. This review includes: Checking that the data is provided in an application data sheet for applications filed on or after September 16, 2012 Verifying that the data is provided in either the first sentence(s) of the specification…
Read MoreWhat should be done if there’s an error in the preprinted prior application data?
If there’s an error in the preprinted prior application data, the following steps should be taken: If the error is in the Patent Data Portal database, it can be corrected by technical support staff of the Technology Center. After the data is corrected, a new bib-data sheet should be printed and scanned into the file.…
Read MoreHow are errors in prior application data on the bib-data sheet corrected?
Errors in prior application data on the bib-data sheet are corrected as follows: If the error is in the preprinted data: The examiner can have the technical support staff of the Technology Center make corrections in the Patent Data Portal database. If the error is an applicant error: The examiner should require correction via a…
Read MoreWhat should the examiner do if there is an error in the pre-printed prior application data on the bib-data sheet?
If there is an error in the pre-printed prior application data on the bib-data sheet: The examiner should require correction via a corrected or supplemental application data sheet or an amendment, if it was an applicant error. A petition for an unintentionally delayed benefit claim may also be required. If appropriate, the correction or entry…
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