How can I include a copyright notice in my design patent application?
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 USPTO allows the inclusion of a copyright notice in a design patent application…
Read MoreWhat is the confidentiality status of unpublished patent applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules3 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. Unpublished patent applications are generally kept confidential by the USPTO.…
Read MoreCan abandoned applications be voluntarily published?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules4 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. No, abandoned applications are not eligible for voluntary publication. The…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between the 1996 and 2007 USPTO policies on nucleotide sequences?
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. The 1996 and 2007 USPTO policies on nucleotide sequences differ…
Read MoreCan an express abandonment of a patent application be withdrawn?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. Generally, an express abandonment of a patent application cannot be…
Read MoreWhat is the USPTO’s stance on submitting trade secret or proprietary information?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. The USPTO recognizes the need for parties to submit trade…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO handle prior art references with both operable and inoperable features?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. The USPTO has a specific approach to handling prior art…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO balance trade secret protection with patent disclosure?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. The USPTO aims to strike a balance between protecting trade…
Read MoreWhat are the rules for recording devices during patent examiner interviews?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 5 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. The use of recording devices during patent examiner interviews is…
Read MoreWhy does the USPTO not return patent application drawings?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 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. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) does not…
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