What is the difference between third-party submissions under 37 CFR 1.290 and protests under 37 CFR 1.291?
There are several key differences between third-party submissions and protests: Timing: Third-party submissions under 37 CFR 1.290 can be made in published patent applications if they meet the timing requirements. Protests under 37 CFR 1.291 are more restricted after publication. Content: Third-party submissions are limited to printed publications. Protests can include other information adverse to…
Read MoreWhat is the requirement for citing documents in a language other than English in an IDS?
When citing documents in a language other than English in an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS), you must provide: The original document in the foreign language A concise explanation of the relevance in English, if not already available According to MPEP 609.04(a): If a foreign patent document or non-patent literature document is in a language other…
Read More