What happens if a Substantial New Question of Patentability (SNQ) is raised?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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 the supplemental examination certificate states that a Substantial New…
Read MoreWhat is the “substantial new question of patentability” criterion in patent reexamination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 7 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 “substantial new question of patentability” (SNQ) is a key…
Read MoreWhat is a substantial new question of patentability (SNQ) in patent reexamination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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. A substantial new question of patentability (SNQ) is a crucial…
Read MoreWhat is a “substantial new question of patentability” in ex parte reexamination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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. A “substantial new question of patentability” is a key requirement…
Read MoreWhat constitutes “substantial activity” in the U.S. for the on-sale bar under pre-AIA law?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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 concept of “substantial activity” in the U.S. is crucial…
Read MoreCan a patent owner submit copies of webpages for supplemental examination?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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, patent owners can submit copies of webpages for supplemental…
Read MoreCan I submit maintenance fee payments by facsimile to the USPTO?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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 USPTO accepts maintenance fee payments via facsimile under…
Read MoreHow can I submit a “Sequence Listing XML” file to the USPTO?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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. There are two methods for submitting a “Sequence Listing XML”…
Read MoreHow should the Sequence Listing XML be submitted in a patent application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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. MPEP 2415 states that the Sequence Listing XML should be…
Read MoreHow can reproductions be submitted through EFS-Web for international design applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 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. Reproductions for international design applications can be submitted through EFS-Web…
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