How are materials submitted under MPEP § 724.02 treated in reissue applications open to the public?
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. Materials submitted under MPEP § 724.02 in reissue applications open…
Read MoreWhen is it necessary to inspect previously patented or abandoned application papers?
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. Inspecting previously patented or abandoned application papers is necessary in…
Read MoreWhich types of applications are not eligible for prioritized 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. According to MPEP 708.01, certain types of applications are not…
Read MoreHow are confidential materials handled in reissue applications open to the public?
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. Confidential materials submitted under MPEP § 724.02 in reissue applications…
Read MoreWhat takes precedence over special cases 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. According to MPEP 708.01, certain procedures take precedence over actions…
Read MoreWhat types of patent applications receive special examination priority at the USPTO?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 9 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 USPTO grants special examination priority to certain types of…
Read MoreWhat are ‘special cases’ 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. ‘Special cases’ in patent examination refer to applications that are…
Read MoreCan protected material be redacted if found material to patentability in a reissue application?
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. Yes, it is possible to redact protected material found to be material to patentability…
Read MoreWhat happens if no petition to expunge is filed before the notice of allowability in a reissue application?
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. If no petition to expunge is filed before the mailing…
Read MoreWhat is the process for handling submitted materials when a reissue application is being allowed?
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 a reissue application containing materials submitted under MPEP §…
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