How do Statutory Invention Registrations (SIRs) affect patent claims?
Statutory Invention Registrations (SIRs) can have an impact on patent claims, as mentioned in MPEP 715.01(d). Here’s what you need to know: SIRs are listed among the activities that can be used against claims in a patent application. They can serve as prior art in the examination process. SIRs may be cited to reject claims…
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According to 37 CFR 1.11(a), the following patent application files are open to public inspection: Published applications Patents Statutory invention registrations The public can obtain copies of these files upon payment of the fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.19(b)(2). However, if an application was published in redacted form, the complete file may not be…
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