How does the Transitional After-Final Practice affect the treatment of Information Disclosure Statements (IDS)?
The Transitional After-Final Practice affects how Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) are treated. According to MPEP 706.07(g):
In view of the fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.17(r), any (IDS) previously refused consideration in the application because of applicant’s failure to comply with 37 CFR 1.97(c) or (d) will be treated as though it has been filed within one of the time periods set forth in 37 CFR 1.97(b) and will be considered without the petition and petition fee required in 37 CFR 1.97(d), if it complies with the requirements of 37 CFR 1.98.
This means that previously unconsidered IDSs may now be considered without additional petitions or fees, provided they meet the requirements of 37 CFR 1.98.
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