What is the maximum statutory period for reply in patent applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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. The maximum statutory period for reply in patent applications is…
Read MoreWhat is the maximum extension period for a shortened statutory period under 35 U.S.C. 133?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 maximum extension period for a shortened statutory period under 35 U.S.C. 133 is…
Read MoreWhat are the main conditions for granting a patent?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 conditions precedent to the grant of a patent are set forth in…
Read MoreWhat happens if I no longer qualify for micro entity status?
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. If you no longer meet the requirements for micro entity…
Read MoreWhat happens if a letter of abandonment is received after a patent application is allowed?
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. When a letter of abandonment is received after a patent…
Read MoreCan large demonstrations or exhibits be viewed outside the USPTO office?
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. Yes, large demonstrations or exhibits that cannot be brought into…
Read MoreWhat is the definition of ‘inventor’ under the AIA?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 America Invents Act (AIA) defines ‘inventor’ in 35 U.S.C. 100(f) as follows: The…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between abandonment of an invention and abandonment of a patent application?
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 MPEP 711 makes an important distinction between abandonment of…
Read MoreHow is the term ‘invention’ defined in patent law?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-10 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 term ‘invention’ is defined in 35 U.S.C. 100(a) as follows: The term “invention”…
Read MoreWhat are ‘inter partes questions’ in patent examination?
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. ‘Inter partes questions’ in patent examination refer to issues or…
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