How can I expunge information unintentionally submitted in a patent application?
To expunge information unintentionally submitted in a patent application, you can file a petition under 37 CFR 1.59(b). According to MPEP 724.05, the petition must meet the following criteria: The Office can return the information before patent issuance The submission was unintentional, and failure to return it would cause irreparable harm The information has not…
Read MoreWhat is the process for expunging information submitted after a Notice of Allowance?
What is the process for expunging information submitted after a Notice of Allowance? The process for expunging information submitted after a Notice of Allowance is subject to specific conditions. According to MPEP 724.05: ‘Information submitted after allowance may be expunged if the requirements of 37 CFR 1.59 are met and the information is clearly unintentionally…
Read MoreCan a petition to expunge be filed for information submitted in an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS)?
Can a petition to expunge be filed for information submitted in an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS)? Yes, a petition to expunge can be filed for information submitted in an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS). However, the MPEP provides specific guidance on this matter: “A petition to expunge information unintentionally submitted in an application (e.g., in an…
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