What limitations are placed on submissions to patent files regarding court decisions?
The USPTO places several limitations on submissions to patent files regarding court decisions and related documents. According to MPEP 2207, these limitations include: Non-merit decisions (e.g., on motions for a new venue or discovery date) are not entered and may be expunged if mistakenly added. Papers providing a party’s arguments (e.g., a memorandum supporting summary…
Read MoreWhat are the limitations on patent owner submissions after an ACP?
Patent owner submissions after an Action Closing Prosecution (ACP) in inter partes reexamination are subject to the following limitations: Comments must be limited to issues raised in the ACP Proposed amendments are subject to the criteria of 37 CFR 1.116 Only one submission is allowed under 37 CFR 1.951(a) MPEP 2672 states: “The patent owner’s…
Read MoreWhat are the limitations on content in a 37 CFR 1.501 submission?
A 37 CFR 1.501 submission has specific limitations on its content, as outlined in MPEP 2205. The submission is restricted to: Patents Printed publications Patent owner written claim scope statements Additional information and explanations of pertinency and applicability The MPEP states: “The submission cannot include any issue which is not directed to patents, printed publications…
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