Can the Priority Mail Express® procedure be used for filing papers in PCT applications?
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. Yes, the Priority Mail Express® procedure can be used for…
Read MoreWhat are the primary responsibilities of a Primary Examiner in the USPTO?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules2 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 Primary Examiner in the United States Patent and Trademark…
Read MoreWhat is the presumption of validity for patents?
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. Every issued patent is presumed to be valid under U.S.…
Read MoreHow is the amount of the preliminary examination fee determined?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 2 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 amount of the preliminary examination fee is determined based on…
Read MoreWhat tools are available for patent searching according to MPEP 904?
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. According to MPEP 904, patent examiners have access to various…
Read MoreWhat are the patent owner’s responsibilities regarding notification of concurrent proceedings?
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 patent owner has specific responsibilities to notify the USPTO…
Read MoreCan patent examiners discuss specific evidence considered during examination?
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. No, patent examiners are not allowed to discuss specific evidence…
Read MoreCan examiners make changes to the specification without an examiner’s amendment?
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. Examiners are generally not permitted to make changes to the…
Read MoreCan examiners make changes to the abstract 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. Examiners can make changes to the abstract of a patent…
Read MoreHow can patent examiners access translation services for foreign patents?
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. Patent examiners have several options for accessing translation services for foreign patents: Oral assistance…
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