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What is double patenting?

By russ.krajec@blueironip.com | September 27, 2024

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. Double patenting is a judicial doctrine that prevents the unjustified…

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What’s the difference between statutory and nonstatutory double patenting?

By russ.krajec@blueironip.com | September 27, 2024

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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 main differences between statutory and nonstatutory double patenting are: Statutory double patenting: Based…

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What is double patenting in design patents?

By russ.krajec@blueironip.com | September 27, 2024

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. Double patenting in design patents refers to two types of rejections: Statutory double patenting:…

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How can I avoid a statutory double patenting rejection?

By russ.krajec@blueironip.com | September 27, 2024

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. A statutory double patenting rejection can be avoided by: Amending…

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