How does the AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(A) exception differ from pre-AIA patent law?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 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 AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(A) exception is part of the…
Read MoreWhat is a joint research agreement under 35 U.S.C. 102(c)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. A joint research agreement under 35 U.S.C. 102(c) is a written contract, grant, or…
Read MoreHow does common ownership affect double patenting rejections?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. Common ownership plays a significant role in double patenting rejections:…
Read MoreWhat is common ownership under 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. Common ownership under 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) means that the subject matter disclosed and the…
Read MoreWhen does the 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception not apply?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception does not apply in certain situations. According to the…
Read MoreHow does the prior art exception under 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) affect joint research agreements?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 prior art exception under 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) can be…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for invoking the AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception based on a joint research agreement?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 invoke the AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception based on…
Read MoreWhat is the grace period inventor’s disclosure exception in patent law?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 grace period inventor’s disclosure exception is a provision in…
Read MoreHow does the examiner determine if a reference qualifies for the prior art exception under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C)?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 examiner follows a specific procedure to determine if a…
Read MoreHow does an examiner evaluate evidence for an AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 evaluating evidence for an AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception,…
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