How does the STIC assist with foreign patent searches?
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. The Scientific and Technical Information Center (STIC) plays a crucial…
Read MoreWhat is the Statutory Invention Registration (SIR) Program?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules3 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 Statutory Invention Registration (SIR) Program was a system that…
Read MoreIs the Statutory Invention Registration (SIR) Program still available for new applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules3 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. No, the Statutory Invention Registration (SIR) Program is no longer…
Read MoreWhat is the “special technical feature” in unity of invention?
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. What is the “special technical feature” in unity of invention?…
Read MoreWhat legal effects does a published SIR have?
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 published SIR has several important legal effects: It is treated the same as…
Read MoreWhat is the significance of the International Search Report in the PCT process?
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. The International Search Report (ISR) plays a crucial role in…
Read MoreWhat should patent examiners consider when selecting references for rejection?
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. When selecting references for rejection, patent examiners should consider several…
Read MoreWhat is the significance of search files in patent examination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 7 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. Search files play a crucial role in patent examination, as…
Read MoreWhat role do analogous arts play in patent searches?
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. Analogous arts play a crucial role in patent searches by…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for reasons for allowance in patent applications?
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. Reasons for allowance are an important part of the patent…
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