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What are the requirements for invoking the AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) exception based on a joint research agreement?
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…
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What are the requirements for joint inventors signing affidavits or declarations?
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…
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Can a joint inventor make an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a) alone?
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…
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Can a joint inventor sign an amendment without power of attorney from the other inventor?
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…
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What should be included in an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131(a) for a joint invention?
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…
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What is the significance of inventorship in overcoming a 35 U.S.C. 102(e) rejection?
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…
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What happens if an inventor’s act occurs in a country that joins NAFTA or WTO after the act?
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…
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How does an inventor’s oath or declaration affect prior art rejections under 35 U.S.C. 102(e)?
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…
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What is the definition of ‘inventor’ under the AIA?
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…
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Can an inventor file a declaration under 37 CFR 1.130 if they are not the applicant?
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…
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