Does an assignment automatically revoke a previous power of attorney in patent cases?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 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. No, an assignment does not automatically revoke a previous power…
Read MoreHow should patent owners document interviews in ex parte reexamination proceedings?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 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. Patent owners are required to document interviews in ex parte…
Read MoreWhat are the requirements for document service in inter partes reexamination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 3 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. In inter partes reexamination, there are specific requirements for document…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between filing papers for supplemental examination and ex parte reexamination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 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 main differences in filing papers for supplemental examination and…
Read MoreWhat is the current status of inter partes reexamination requests?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 9 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. As of September 16, 2012, no new requests for inter…
Read MoreWho reviews the petition for a denied inter partes reexamination request?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 7 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. According to MPEP 2648, the review process for a petition…
Read MoreHow are patent drawings corrected in inter partes reexamination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 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. In inter partes reexamination, patent drawings are corrected in the…
Read MoreWhat happens if defects in inter partes reexamination submissions are not corrected?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 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. If defects in inter partes reexamination submissions are not corrected…
Read MoreWhat happens if an applicant refuses to add a required claim for interference?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 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. If an applicant refuses to add a claim required under…
Read MoreWhat happens if the formatting requirements for supplemental examination are not met?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-29 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. If the formatting requirements for supplemental examination are not met,…
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