What types of submissions require service on the patent owner?

According to the MPEP, the following types of submissions by persons other than the patent owner require service on the patent owner: Prior art patents Printed publications Section 301 written statements Additional information in a patent file The MPEP specifically states: “A copy of any submission of prior art patents, printed publications, and/or section 301…

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What is the requirement for serving prior art or Section 301 written statements on a patent owner?

When a person other than the patent owner submits prior art patents, printed publications, or Section 301 written statements to a patent file, they must serve a copy of this submission on the patent owner. This requirement ensures that the patent owner is fully informed about the contents of their patent file wrapper/file history. The…

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What additional requirements apply to submissions that include section 301 written statements?

Submissions that include section 301 written statements have specific additional requirements, as outlined in MPEP 2205 and 37 CFR 1.501(a)(3): Identification of the forum and proceeding in which the patent owner filed each statement Identification of the specific papers and portions of the papers that contain the statement Explanation of how each submitted statement is…

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