When is new assignment paperwork required for applications claiming benefit of a provisional application?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. New assignment paperwork is required in the following scenario: The…

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Can a nonprovisional application claim benefit from a provisional application filed without an English translation?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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 nonprovisional application can claim the benefit of a…

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Can an oath or declaration from a provisional application be used for a nonprovisional application?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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, an oath or declaration from a provisional application cannot…

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What are the consequences of omitting the inventor’s name in a provisional application?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. Omitting the inventor’s name in a provisional application can have…

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How does assignment work for applications claiming benefit of a provisional application?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. For applications claiming the benefit of a provisional application under…

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How does assignment for applications claiming benefit of a provisional application compare to continuations and divisions?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 6 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 assignment process for applications claiming benefit of a provisional…

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What are the filing date requirements for provisional applications under 35 U.S.C. 111(b)?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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 filing date requirements for provisional applications under 35 U.S.C.…

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