What is the deadline for submitting a protest against a patent application?
According to MPEP 1901.04, a protest is considered timely if it meets one of two conditions: It is filed before the application is published under 37 CFR 1.211 or before a notice of allowance under 37 CFR 1.311 is given or mailed, whichever occurs first. It is accompanied by written consent from the applicant and…
Read MoreWhat is the deadline for submitting affidavits or declarations under 37 CFR 1.131(a)?
Affidavits or declarations under 37 CFR 1.131(a) must be timely presented to be admitted. According to MPEP 715.09, they are considered timely if submitted: Prior to a final rejection Before appeal in an application not having a final rejection After final rejection, but before or on the same date of filing an appeal, with a…
Read MoreHow can I ensure my corrected assignment documents are considered timely submitted?
To ensure your corrected assignment documents are considered timely submitted, the USPTO provides two methods as outlined in MPEP 317.02: Use the certification procedure under 37 CFR 1.8 (see MPEP § 512) Use the “Priority Mail Express®” procedure under 37 CFR 1.10 (see MPEP § 513) The MPEP states: “The certification procedure under 37 CFR…
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