How does the streamlined analysis approach nature-based product claims?
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 streamlined analysis approach to nature-based product claims focuses on…
Read MoreWhat are the steps for filing an appeal to the Federal Circuit in an inter partes 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. According to MPEP 2683, the steps for filing an appeal…
Read MoreCan a patent owner petition to stay a reexamination proceeding because of an interference?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 4 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, a patent owner can petition to stay a reexamination…
Read MoreWhat statutory provisions address undue breadth in patent claims?
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. Undue breadth in patent claims can be addressed under different…
Read MoreWhat are the statutory provisions prohibiting the introduction of new matter?
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 primary statutory provisions that prohibit the introduction…
Read MoreHow are Statutory Invention Registrations (SIRs) treated under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(e)?
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. Statutory Invention Registrations (SIRs) are treated similarly to U.S. patents…
Read MoreHow does the certification regarding statutory estoppel affect ex parte reexamination requests?
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 certification regarding statutory estoppel is a requirement for third-party…
Read MoreWhat is statutory double patenting?
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. Statutory double patenting is a rejection based on the requirement…
Read MoreWhat are the statutory categories for patentable inventions under 35 U.S.C. 101?
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. According to 35 U.S.C. 101, there are four statutory categories…
Read MoreHow is the statutory basis for pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(a) rejections stated?
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 statutory basis for pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(a) rejections is…
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