Does submitting objective evidence of patentability guarantee a patent?

No, submitting objective evidence of patentability does not guarantee a patent. The MPEP 716.01(d) clearly states:

“The submission of objective evidence of patentability does not mandate a conclusion of patentability in and of itself.”

This means that while objective evidence is considered, it is weighed against other evidence and arguments in the record. The examiner must evaluate all evidence holistically to make a final determination of patentability.

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