Can a 37 CFR 1.130(a) declaration be used to overcome a 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(2) rejection?
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. Yes, a declaration under 37 CFR 1.130(a) can be used…
Read MoreWhat constitutes ‘unexpected results’ 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. ‘Unexpected results’ in patent law refer to properties or outcomes…
Read MoreWhat types of information can an examiner request about prior art?
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. An examiner can request various types of information about prior…
Read MoreWhat types of information can an examiner require under MPEP 704.10?
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. Under MPEP 704.10, an examiner can require various types of…
Read MoreWhat types of evidence can be used in a 37 CFR 1.130(a) declaration?
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. Various types of evidence can be used in a 37…
Read MoreWhat should be discussed in an interview prior to first official action in patent examination?
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. An interview prior to first official action in patent examination…
Read MoreWhat time period is covered by 37 CFR 1.130(a) declarations?
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. Declarations or affidavits under 37 CFR 1.130(a) cover disclosures made within one year or…
Read MoreCan a 37 CFR 1.130(a) declaration be used for disclosures made more than one year before the effective filing date?
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. No, a 37 CFR 1.130(a) declaration cannot be used for…
Read MoreWhat types of technical information can an examiner request during patent examination?
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. An examiner can request various types of technical information during…
Read MoreHow do Statutory Invention Registrations (SIRs) affect patent claims?
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. Statutory Invention Registrations (SIRs) can have an impact on patent…
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