What is the purpose of the written description requirement for biological material deposits?
What is the purpose of the written description requirement for biological material deposits? The written description requirement for biological material deposits serves two main purposes: To ensure that the public receives something in return for the patent grant To demonstrate that the applicant was in possession of the claimed invention at the time of filing…
Read MoreWhat information about an unpublished patent application can be given over the phone?
MPEP 101 specifies the following procedure that should be followed before giving any information about an unpublished pending or abandoned patent application over the telephone: Obtain the caller’s full name, the application number, and the caller’s telephone number. Ask if there is an attorney or agent of record. Verify the identity of the caller and…
Read MoreWhat is a confirmation number in a patent application?
A confirmation number is a four-digit number assigned to each newly filed patent application. It is used in combination with the application number to verify the accuracy of the application number on correspondence filed with the USPTO. This helps avoid misidentification due to transposition errors. The MPEP states: ‘The confirmation number is a four-digit number…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO verify an assignee’s right to inspect a patent application?
The USPTO verifies an assignee’s right to inspect a patent application through documentation. As per MPEP 106.01, the assignee must provide either a copy of the assignment recorded in the USPTO or other evidence of ownership. This documentation is necessary to establish the assignee’s legal right to access the confidential information contained in the patent…
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