Where can I file an international patent application in the United States?
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. International patent applications can be filed in the United States…
Read MoreWhen was the Statutory Invention Registration (SIR) provision repealed?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 7 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. The Statutory Invention Registration (SIR) provision was repealed on March…
Read MoreWhen should a Notice of Allowability be issued?
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. A Notice of Allowability should be issued promptly whenever an…
Read MoreWhen did the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) become an International Searching Authority?
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 Israel Patent Office (ILPO) became available as an International…
Read MoreWhat is voluntary publication of a patent application?
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. Voluntary publication is a process where an applicant can request…
Read MoreWhat is the Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 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. The Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark…
Read MoreWhat is a redacted publication request for patent applications?
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. A redacted publication request allows applicants who have filed applications…
Read MoreWhat is the Patent Classification Home Page?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 4 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 Patent Classification Home Page is an online resource provided…
Read MoreWhat is a Notice of Publication in patent applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 9 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. A Notice of Publication is a document mailed by the…
Read MoreWhat is a nonpublication request for a patent application?
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. A nonpublication request is a formal request made by an…
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