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MPEP Q & A 280: When does the revocation of a filing receipt license become effective?

MPEP Q & A 280: When does the revocation of a filing receipt license become effective?

Question: When does the revocation of a filing receipt license become effective? Answer: The revocation becomes effectiv... Read more

18 Jul 2023

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MPEP Q & A 279: Methods of paying a maintenance fee and necessary surcharges

MPEP Q & A 279: Methods of paying a maintenance fee and necessary surcharges

Question: How can a maintenance fee and any necessary surcharge be made? Answer: The method of payment for the maintenan... Read more

4 Jul 2023

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MPEP Q & A 278: Claiming the benefit of a provisional application

MPEP Q & A 278: Claiming the benefit of a provisional application

Question: What does a petition under 37 CFR 1.78(b) require? Answer: A petition under 37 CFR 1.78(b) requires: (A) the r... Read more

20 Jun 2023

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MPEP Q & A 277: Exceptions to extensions of time

MPEP Q & A 277: Exceptions to extensions of time

Question: 37 CFR 1.136(a) permits an applicant to file a petition for extension of time and a fee up to 5 months after t... Read more

6 Jun 2023

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MPEP Q & A 276: Examples of exemplary rationales of a prima facie case of obviousness

MPEP Q & A 276: Examples of exemplary rationales of a prima facie case of obviousness

Question: What are some examples of rationales that may support a conclusion of obviousness? Answer: Examples of rationa... Read more

23 May 2023

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MPEP Q & A 275: Receipt of drawing after the filing date

MPEP Q & A 275: Receipt of drawing after the filing date

Question: What actions should happen if an examiner discovers new matter in a substitute or additional drawing? Answer: ... Read more

9 May 2023

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MPEP Q & A 274: Inspection of patent files by the public

MPEP Q & A 274: Inspection of patent files by the public

Question: During what conditions would the complete file wrapper and contents of a patent application published in redac... Read more

25 Apr 2023

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MPEP Q & A 273: Can a request for ex parte reexamination filed on or after January 16, 2018 be filed with a reduced filing fee?

MPEP Q & A 273: Can a request for ex parte reexamination filed on or after January 16, 2018 be filed with a reduced filing fee?

Question: Can a request for ex parte reexamination filed on or after January 16, 2018 be filed with a reduced filing fee... Read more

11 Apr 2023

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MPEP Q & A 272: Limitation that the courts have found not to be enough to qualify as “significantly more” when recited in a claim with a judicial exception.

MPEP Q & A 272: Limitation that the courts have found not to be enough to qualify as “significantly more” when recited in a claim with a judicial exception.

Question: Name a limitation that the courts have found not to be enough to qualify as “significantly more” when recited ... Read more

28 Mar 2023

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MPEP Q & A 271: What are three pieces of information each patent listed in the Official Gazette may give?

MPEP Q & A 271: What are three pieces of information each patent listed in the Official Gazette may give?

Question: What are three pieces of information each patent listed in the Official Gazette may give? Answer: As to each p... Read more

14 Mar 2023

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