How do I properly incorporate the “Sequence Listing XML” by reference in my patent application?
To properly incorporate the “Sequence Listing XML” by reference in your patent application, you need to include a specific statement in the specification. According to MPEP 2413.04 and 37 CFR 1.834(c)(1), the specification must contain a statement in a separate paragraph that incorporates by reference the material in the XML file, identifying: (i) The name…
Read MoreHow does the filing date for a design patent application differ from utility patents?
The filing date for a design patent application is determined differently from utility patent applications. According to 35 U.S.C. 171(c): “The filing date of an application for patent for design shall be the date on which the specification as prescribed by section 112 and any required drawings are filed.” This means that to secure a…
Read MoreWhat is the cross-reference requirement for multiple reissue applications?
When multiple reissue applications are filed for a single patent, each application must include a cross-reference to the other related reissue applications. The MPEP states: 37 CFR 1.177(a) requires that all multiple reissue applications resulting from a single patent must include as the first sentence of their respective specifications a cross reference to the other…
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