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Patent Utils
Provenance
35 usc
35 usc
35 U.S.C.
Establishment
Publications
AIA First inventor to file provisions
Definitions
Definitions
Inventions patentable
Conditions for patentability; novelty and loss of right to patent
Conditions for patentability; novelty
Conditions for patentability; non-obvious subject matter
Conditions for patentability; non-obvious subject matter
Invention made abroad
[Repealed.]
Inventions in outer space
Exchange of copies of patents and applications with foreign countries
Application
Application
Application
Specification
Specification
Drawings
Models, specimens
Oath of applicant
Inventor’s oath or declaration
Inventors
Inventors
Death or incapacity of inventor
Filing by other than inventor
Filing by other than inventor
Benefit of earlier filing date; right of priority
Benefit of earlier filing date; right of priority
Copies of patents and applications for public libraries
Benefit of earlier filing date in the United States
Benefit of earlier filing date in the United States
Divisional applications
Divisional applications
Confidential status of applications; publication of patent applications
Micro entity defined
Annual report to Congress
Examination of application
Notice of rejection; reexamination
Time for prosecuting application
Appeal to the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences
Appeal to the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences
Appeal to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Interferences
Derivation proceedings
Appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Appeal to Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Notice of appeal
Proceedings on appeal
Proceedings on appeal
Decision on appeal
Civil action to obtain patent
Civil action to obtain patent
Civil action in case of interference
Civil action in case of derivation proceeding
Issue of patent
Issue of patent to assignee
How issued
Contents and term of patent; provisional rights
Contents and term of patent; provisional rights
[Repealed.]
[Repealed.]
Extension of patent term
Statutory invention registration
[Repealed.]
Patents for plants
Description, claim
Grant
Assistance of the Department of Agriculture
Patents for designs
Right of priority
Right of priority
Term of design patent
Secrecy of certain inventions and withholding of patent
Abandonment of invention for unauthorized disclosure
Right to compensation
Filing of application in foreign country
Filing of application in foreign country
Patent barred for filing without license
Patent barred for filing without license
Penalty
Nonapplicability to certain persons
Rules and regulations, delegation of power
Powers and duties
Policy and objective
Definitions
Disposition of rights
Disposition of rights
March-in rights
Preference for United States industry
Confidentiality
Uniform clauses and regulations
Domestic and foreign protection of federally owned inventions
Regulations governing Federal licensing
Licensing federally owned inventions
Filing date and day for taking action
Precedence of chapter
Relationship to antitrust laws
Disposition of rights in educational awards
Printing of papers filed
Testimony in Patent and Trademark Office cases
Subpoenas, witnesses
Declaration in lieu of oath
Reissue of defective patents
Reissue of defective patents
Effect of reissue
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Certificate of correction of Patent and Trademark Office mistake
Certificate of correction of applicant’s mistake
Correction of named inventor
Correction of named inventor
Supplemental examinations to consider, reconsider, or correct information
Effect of defective execution
Ownership; assignment
Joint owners
[Repealed.]
Time for taking action in Government applications
Revival of applications; reinstatement of reexamination proceedings
Infringement of patent
Temporary presence in the United States
Defense to infringement based on prior commercial use
Remedy for infringement of patent
Presumption of validity; defenses
Injunction
Damages
Attorney fees
Time limitation on damages
Limitation on damages and other remedies; marking and notice
Action for infringement of a patent containing an invalid claim
Action for infringement of a patent containing an invalid claim
Additional remedy for infringement of design patent
Notice of patent suits
Interfering patents
Derived Patents
False marking
Nonresident patentee; service and notice
Voluntary arbitration
Presumption: Product made by patented process
Liability of States, instrumentalities of States, and State officials for infringement of patents
Improper and deceptive invention promotion
Advice of counsel
Joinder of parties
Officers and employees
Citation of prior art and written statements
Request for reexamination
Determination of issue by Director
Reexamination order by Director
Conduct of reexamination proceedings
Conduct of reexamination proceedings
Appeal
Certificate of patentability, unpatentability, and claim cancellation
[Repealed.]
Inter partes review applicability provisions
Request for inter partes reexamination
Inter partes review
Determination of issue by Director
Petitions
Inter partes reexamination order by Director
Preliminary response to petition
Conduct of inter partes reexamination proceedings
Institution of inter partes review
Appeal
Relation to other proceedings or actions
Certificate of patentability, unpatentability and claim cancellation
Conduct of inter partes review
Inter partes reexamination prohibited
Settlement
Stay of litigation
Decision of the Board
Appeal
Suspension or exclusion from practice
Post-grant review applicability
Post-grant review
Petitions
Preliminary response to petition
Institution of post-grant review
Relation to other proceedings or actions
Conduct of post-grant review
Settlement
Decision of the Board
Appeal
Unauthorized representation as practitioner
Definitions
Receiving Office
International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority
International application designating the United States: Effect
International application designating the United States: Effect
International stage: Procedure
Right of priority; benefit of the filing date of a prior application
Withdrawn international application
Actions of other authorities: Review
Secrecy of certain inventions; filing international applications in foreign countries
National stage: Commencement
National stage: Requirements and procedure
[Repealed.]
Publication of international application
Publication of international application
Patent issued on international application: Effect
Patent issued on international application: Effect
Fees
Definitions
Filing international design applications
International design application
Filing date
Effect of international design application
Right of priority
Relief from prescribed time limits
Withdrawn or abandoned international design application
Examination of international design application
Publication of international design application
Restrictions on officers and employees as to interest in patents
Patent fees; patent and trademark search systems
Patent and Trademark Office funding
Patent and Trademark Office Public Advisory Committees
Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences
Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Library
Classification of patents
Certified copies of records
37 cfr
37 cfr
37 CFR
Addresses for non-trademark correspondence with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Filing of correspondence by Priority Mail Express ®
Definitions related to international design applications
The United States Patent and Trademark Office as an office of indirect filing
The United States Patent and Trademark Office as a designated office
The International Bureau
Display of currently valid control number under the Paperwork Reduction Act
[Reserved]
Applicant for international design application
Applicant’s Contracting Party
Advancement of examination
Contents of the international design application
Form and signature
Filing date of an international design application in the United States
The description
The claim
Reproductions
Specimens
Deferment of publication
Suspension of action by the Office
International design application fees
Nature of examination
Representation in an international design application
Correspondence respecting international design applications filed with the Office as an office of indirect filing
Procedures for transmittal of international design application to the International Bureau
Requirements for information
Requirements for information
Relief from prescribed time limits
Conversion to a design application under 35 U.S.C. chapter 16
[Reserved]
Rules applicable
Examination
Notification of Refusal
One independent and distinct design
Corrections and other changes in the International Register
Correspondence address for a nonprovisional international design application
Title, description, and inventor’s oath or declaration
Statement of grant of protection
[Reserved]
Notification of Invalidation
Grant of protection for an industrial design only upon issuance of a patent
[Reserved]
Effective filing date of a claimed invention under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
Files open to the public
Inventorship and ownership of the subject matter of individual claims
Reply by applicant or patent owner to a non-final Office action
Reconsideration before final action
Final rejection or action
Request for continued examination
Preliminary amendments
Amendments and affidavits or other evidence after final action and prior to appeal
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
Assignment records open to public inspection
Assignment records open to public inspection
Manner of making amendments in applications
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
Substitute specification
Numbering of claims
[Reserved]
Transitional procedures for limited examination after final rejection and restriction practice
Copies and certified copies
Affidavit or declaration of attribution or prior public disclosure under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
Affidavit or declaration of prior invention or to disqualify commonly owned patent or published application as prior art
Affidavits or declarations traversing rejections or objections
Interviews
Time period for reply to an Office action
Abandonment for failure to reply within time period
Extensions of time
Revival of abandoned application, or terminated or limited reexamination prosecution
Express abandonment
[Reserved]
Patent applications preserved in confidence
Patent applications preserved in confidence
Different inventions in one national application
Requirement for restriction
Reconsideration of requirement
Petition from requirement for restriction
Subsequent presentation of claims for different invention
Election of species
[Reserved]
Rules applicable
Design drawings
Title, description and claim, oath or declaration
Title, description and claim, oath or declaration
Arrangement of application elements in a design application
Expedited examination of design applications
National application filing, search, and examination fees
Rules applicable
Applicant, oath or declaration
Applicant, oath or declaration
Specification and arrangement of application elements in a plant application
Claim
Plant Drawings
Specimens
Examination
Patent application and reexamination processing fees
Application for reissue
Applicants, assignees
Reissue applicant
Reissue specification, drawings, and amendments
[Reserved]
Reissue oath or declaration
Inventor’s oath or declaration for a reissue application
Examination of reissue
Issuance of multiple reissue patents
Original patent; continuing duty of applicant
[Reserved]
Patent post allowance (including issue) fees
Petition to the Director
Questions not specifically provided for
Suspension of rules
[Reserved]
Document supply fees
Appeal to Patent Trial and Appeal Board
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
Termination of proceedings
Reopening after a final decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Business to be transacted in writing
Post-issuance fees
Miscellaneous fees and charges
Publication of applications
Nonpublication request
Patent application publication
Patent application publication
Publication of a redacted copy of an application
Early publication
Fees payable in advance
Voluntary publication or republication of patent application publication
Methods of payment
[Reserved]
Service of papers; manner of service; proof of service in cases other than interferences and trials
Deposit accounts
Unlocatable file
Refunds
Definition of small entities and establishing status as a small entity to permit payment of small entity fees; when a determination of entitlement to small entity status and notification of loss of entitlement to small entity status are required; fraud on the Office
Definition of small entities and establishing status as a small entity to permit payment of small entity fees; when a determination of entitlement to small entity status and notification of loss of entitlement to small entity status are required; fraud on the Office
Refunds when small entity status is later established; how errors in small entity status are excused
Micro entity status
Submissions by third parties in applications
Protests by the public against pending applications
[Reserved]
Statutory invention registration
[Reserved]
Examination of request for publication of a statutory invention registration and patent application to which the request is directed
[Reserved]
Review of decision finally refusing to publish a statutory invention registration
[Reserved]
Withdrawal of request for publication of statutory invention registration
[Reserved]
Publication of statutory invention registration
[Reserved]
Business to be conducted with decorum and courtesy
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
Applicant may be represented by one or more patent practitioners or joint inventors
Notice of Allowance
Amendments after allowance
Withdrawal from issue
Issuance of patent
[Removed and Reserved]
Application abandoned for failure to pay issue fee
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
Power of attorney
Power of attorney
Statutory disclaimers, including terminal disclaimers
Statutory disclaimers, including terminal disclaimers
Certificate of correction of Office mistake
Certificate of correction of applicant’s mistake
Correction of inventorship in patent, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 256
Other mistakes not corrected
Correspondence respecting patent applications, reexamination proceedings, and other proceedings
Correspondence respecting patent applications, reexamination proceedings, and other proceedings
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
Filing of notice of arbitration awards
Acting in a representative capacity
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
Revocation of power of attorney; withdrawal of patent attorney or agent
Revocation of power of attorney; withdrawal of patent attorney or agent
Time for payment of maintenance fees
Fee address for maintenance fee purposes
Submission of maintenance fees
Review of decision refusing to accept and record payment of a maintenance fee filed prior to expiration of patent
Acceptance of delayed payment of maintenance fee in expired patent to reinstate patent
Nature of correspondence and signature requirements
Definitions of terms under the Patent Cooperation Treaty
Applicant for patent
Inventorship
The United States Receiving Office
The United States International Searching Authority
The United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office
The International Bureau
The United States International Preliminary Examining Authority
Submission of translation of international publication
Display of currently valid control number under the Paperwork Reduction Act
When the inventor is dead
Applicant for patent
Applicant for international application
Applicant for international application
When the inventor is dead
Legal representative as applicant in an international application
When the inventor is insane or legally incapacitated
[Reserved]
Assignee, obligated assignee, or person having sufficient proprietary interest as applicant in an international application
[Reserved]
When the inventor is insane or legally incapacitated
Application for patent by a legal representative of a deceased or legally incapacitated inventor
International application requirements
International application requirements
Designation of States by filing an international application
Physical requirements of international application
The request
The description
The claims
The drawings
The abstract
[Reserved]
International application filing, processing and search fees
Refund of international application filing and processing fees
Joint inventors
Application for patent by joint inventors
The priority claim and priority document in an international application
Restoration of right of priority
Transmittal of documents relating to earlier search or classification
Representation in international applications
Assigned inventions and patents
Application for patent by an assignee, obligated assignee, or a person who otherwise shows sufficient proprietary interest in the matter
Procedures for transmittal of record copy to the International Bureau
Timing of application processing based on the priority date
Delays in meeting time limits
Filing when an inventor refuses to sign or cannot be reached
[Reserved]
Corrections and amendments during international processing
Changes in person, name, or address of applicants and inventors
Unity of invention before the International Searching Authority, the International Preliminary Examining Authority and during the national stage
Determination of unity of invention before the International Searching Authority
Protest to lack of unity of invention before the International Searching Authority
Correction of inventorship pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 116 or correction of the name or order of names in a patent application, other than a reissue application
Demand for international preliminary examination
Payment of international preliminary examination fees
International preliminary examination and processing fees
Conduct of international preliminary examination
Amendments by applicant during international preliminary examination
Determination of unity of invention before the International Preliminary Examining Authority
Protest to lack of unity of invention before the International Preliminary Examining Authority
National stage commencement and entry
National stage commencement, entry, and fulfillment
National stage fees
[Reserved]
Entering the national stage in the United States of America
Entering the national stage in the United States of America
Examination of international applications in the national stage
Oath or declaration under 35 U.S.C. 371(c)(4)
Inventor’s oath or declaration under 35 U.S.C. 371(c)(4)
Unity of invention during the national stage
Identification of patent, patent application, or patent-related proceeding
Citation of prior art and written statements in patent files
Processing of prior art citations during an ex parte reexamination proceeding
General requisites of an application
Request for ex parte reexamination
Determination of the request for ex parte reexamination
Language, paper, writing, margins, read-only optical disc specifications
Ex parte reexamination at the initiative of the Director
Order for ex parte reexamination
Application number, filing date, and completion of application
Application number, filing date, and completion of application
Application number, filing date, and completion of application
Statement by patent owner in ex parte reexamination; amendment by patent owner in ex parte or inter partes reexamination; inventorship change in ex parte or inter partes reexamination
Reply by third party requester in ex parte reexamination
Parts of application to be filed together; filing receipt
Consideration of responses in ex parte reexamination
Claim for foreign priority
Conduct of ex parte reexamination proceedings
Scope of reexamination in ex parte reexamination proceedings
Information material to patentability in ex parte reexamination and inter partes reexamination proceedings
Duty to disclose information material to patentability
Duty to disclose information material to patentability
Interviews in ex parte reexamination proceedings
Concurrent office proceedings which include an ex parte reexamination proceeding
Incorporation by reference
Incorporation by reference
Issuance and publication of ex parte reexamination certificate concludes ex parte reexamination proceeding
Chemical and mathematical formulas and tables
Expungement of information or copy of papers in application file
Receipt of correspondence
[Reserved]
Filing of papers in supplemental examination
Items of information
[Reserved]
Content of request for supplemental examination
Format of papers filed in a supplemental examination proceeding
[Reserved]
Conduct of supplemental examination proceeding
Conclusion of supplemental examination; publication of supplemental examination certificate; procedure after conclusion
Oath or declaration
Inventor’s oath or declaration
Person making oath or declaration
Substitute statement in lieu of an oath or declaration
Officers authorized to administer oaths
Statements under oath
Supplemental oath or declaration
Supplemental oath or declaration
Declaration in lieu of oath
Foreign language oaths and declarations
Times for taking action; Expiration on Saturday, Sunday or Federal holiday
[Reserved]
Extension of patent term due to examination delay under the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (original applications, other than designs, filed on or after June 8, 1995, and before May 29, 2000)
Grounds for adjustment of patent term due to examination delay under the Patent Term Guarantee Act of 1999 (original applications, other than designs, filed on or after May 29, 2000)
Grounds for adjustment of patent term due to examination delay under the Patent Term Guarantee Act of 1999 (original applications, other than designs, filed on or after May 29, 2000)
Period of adjustment of patent term due to examination delay
Period of adjustment of patent term due to examination delay
Period of adjustment of patent term due to examination delay
Reduction of period of adjustment of patent term
Reduction of period of adjustment of patent term
Reduction of period of adjustment of patent term
Reduction of period of adjustment of patent term
Reduction of period of adjustment of patent term
Reduction of period of adjustment of patent term
Patent term adjustment determination
Patent term adjustment determination
Detailed description and specification of the invention
Patents subject to extension of the patent term
Title and abstract
Conditions for extension of patent term
Summary of the invention
Applicant for extension of patent term; signature requirements
Reference to drawings
Formal requirements for application for extension of patent term; correction of informalities
Complete application given a filing date; petition procedure
Claim(s)
Determination of eligibility for extension of patent term
Application data sheet
Application data sheet
Application data sheet
Interim extension of patent term under 35 U.S.C. 156(e)(2)
Duty of disclosure in patent term extension proceedings
Arrangement of application elements
Express withdrawal of application for extension of patent term
Calculation of patent term extension for a human drug, antibiotic drug, or human biological product
Calculation of patent term extension for a food additive or color additive
Calculation of patent term extension for a medical device
Calculation of patent term extension for an animal drug product
Calculation of patent term extension for a veterinary biological product
Claiming benefit of earlier filing date and cross-references to other applications
Certificate or order of extension of patent term
Multiple applications for extension of term of the same patent or of different patents for the same regulatory review period for a product
[Reserved]
Interim extension of patent term under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5)
Termination of interim extension granted prior to regulatory approval of a product for commercial marketing or use
Certificate of mailing or transmission
Biological material
Need or opportunity to make a deposit
Acceptable depository
Time of making an original deposit
Replacement or supplement of deposit
Term of deposit
Viability of deposit
Furnishing of samples
Examination procedures
Drawings required in patent application
Drawings required in patent application
Drawings required in patent application
Nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence disclosures in patent applications
Symbols and format to be used for nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence data
Requirements for content of a “Sequence Listing” part of the specification
Form and format for a nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence submissions as an ASCII plain text file
Amendments to add or replace a “Sequence Listing” and CRF copy thereof
Content of drawing
Requirements for patent applications filed on or after July 1, 2022, having nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence disclosures
Representation of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence data in the “Sequence Listing XML” part of a patent application filed on or after July 1, 2022
Requirements for a “Sequence Listing XML” for nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences as part of a patent application filed on or after July 1, 2022
Form and format for nucleotide and/ or amino acid sequence submissions as the ‘‘Sequence Listing XML’’ in patent applications filed on or after July 1, 2022
Amendment to add or replace a “Sequence Listing XML” in patent applications filed on or after July 1, 2022
Incorporation by reference
Standards for drawings
Corrections to drawings
[Reserved]
Definitions
Processing of prior art citations during an inter partes reexamination proceeding
Service of papers on parties in inter partes reexamination
Notice of inter partes reexamination in Official Gazette
Submission of papers by the public in inter partes reexamination
Scope of reexamination in inter partes reexamination proceeding
Inter partes reexamination prohibited
Models or exhibits not generally admitted as part of application or patent
Persons eligible to file, and time for filing, a request for inter partes reexamination
Content of request for inter partes reexamination
Filing date of request for inter partes reexamination
[Reserved]
Examiner’s determination on the request for inter partes reexamination
Partial refund if request for inter partes reexamination is not ordered
Petition to review refusal to order inter partes reexamination
Specimens
Order for inter partes reexamination
Patent owner duty of disclosure in inter partes reexamination proceedings
Initial Office action usually accompanies order for inter partes reexamination
Conduct of inter partes reexamination
Unauthorized papers in inter partes reexamination
Return of models, exhibits or specimens
Amendments by patent owner in inter partes reexamination
Requirements of responses, written comments, and briefs in inter partes reexamination
Response to Office action by patent owner in inter partes reexamination
Comments by third party requester to patent owner’s response in inter partes reexamination
Limitations on submission of prior art by third party requester following the order for inter partes reexamination
Examiner’s Office action closing prosecution in inter partes reexamination
Copies of exhibits
Options after Office action closing prosecution in inter partes reexamination
Examiner’s Right of Appeal Notice in inter partes reexamination
Interviews prohibited in inter partes reexamination proceedings
Patent owner extensions of time in inter partes reexamination
Failure to file a timely, appropriate or complete response or comment in inter partes reexamination
Petition to revive inter partes reexamination prosecution terminated for lack of patent owner response
Appeal in inter partes reexamination
Submission of computer program listings
- 1.977 [Reserved]
Filing of information disclosure statement
Return of Jurisdiction from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board; termination of appeal proceedings
Content of information disclosure statement
Reopening after a final decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in inter partes reexamination
Notification of prior or concurrent proceedings in inter partes reexamination
Suspension of inter partes reexamination proceeding due to litigation
Merger of concurrent reexamination proceedings
[Reserved]
Merger of concurrent reissue application and inter partes reexamination proceeding
Suspension of concurrent interference and inter partes reexamination proceeding
Third party requester’s participation rights preserved in merged proceeding
Issuance and publication of inter partes reexamination certificate concludes inter partes reexamination proceeding
General
Appeals from initial determinations or untimely delays
Fees
Public reference facilities
Purpose and scope
Definitions
Procedures for making inquiries
Procedures for making requests for records
Disclosure of requested records to individuals
Special procedures: Medical records
Procedures for making requests for correction or amendment
Review of requests for correction or amendment
Appeal of initial adverse determination on correction or amendment
Records under FOIA
Disclosure of record to person other than the individual to whom it pertains
Fees
Penalties
General exemptions
Specific exemptions
Requirements for making requests
Responsibility for responding to requests
Time limits and expedited processing
Responses to requests
Business Information
Definitions
Scope and purpose
Acceptance of service of process
Address for mail and service; telephone number
Scope and purpose
Demand for testimony or production of documents
Expert or opinion testimony
Demands or requests in legal proceedings for records protected by confidentiality statutes
Waiver of rules
Scope
Procedure for requesting indemnification
Relationship of this Part to the Federal Rules of Civil or Criminal Procedure
Procedure for filing claims
Finality of settlement or denial of claims
Definitions
Restrictions on practice in patent matters; former and current Office employees; government employees
[Reserved]
Competence
Scope of representation and allocation of authority between client and practitioner
Diligence
Communication
Fees
Confidentiality of information
Conflict of interest; Current clients
Conflict of interest; Current clients; Specific rules
Duties to former clients
Administrative suspension, inactivation, resignation, reinstatement, and revocation
Imputation of conflicts of interest; General rule
Former or current Federal Government employees
Former judge, arbitrator, mediator or other third-party neutral
Organization as client
Client with diminished capacity
Safekeeping property
Declining or terminating representation
Sale of law practice
Duties to prospective client
- 11.200 [Reserved]
- 11.13 [Reserved]
Individuals who may practice before the Office in trademark and other non-patent matters
Refusal to recognize a practitioner
Requirements for admission to the USPTO Law School Clinic Certification Program
Requirements for participation in the USPTO Law School Clinic Certification Program
Signature and certificate for correspondence filed in the Office
Disciplinary jurisdiction; grounds for discipline and for transfer to disability inactive status
Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline
Disciplinary sanctions; Transfer to disability inactive status
Advisor
[Reserved]
Evaluation for use by third persons
Practitioner serving as third-party neutral
- 11.300 [Reserved]
Warnings
Disciplinary investigations
Committee on Discipline
Reciprocal discipline
Interim suspension and discipline based upon conviction of committing a serious crime
Settlement
Exclusion on consent
Incapacitated practitioners in a disciplinary proceeding
Reciprocal transfer or initial transfer to disability inactive status
Suspension of rules
Participation in the USPTO Diversion Program
Meritorious claims and contentions
Expediting proceedings
Candor toward the tribunal
Fairness to opposing party and counsel
Impartiality and decorum of the tribunal
Trial publicity
Practitioner as witness
[Reserved]
Advocate in nonadjudicative proceedings
[Reserved]
- 11.400 [Reserved]
Instituting a disciplinary proceeding
[Reserved]
Complaint
Service of complaint
Answer to complaint
[Reserved]
Contested case
Hearing officer; responsibilities; review of interlocutory orders; stays
Computing time
Representative for OED Director or respondent
Truthfulness in statements to others
Communication with person represented by a practitioner
Dealing with unrepresented person
Respect for rights of third persons
- 11.500 [Reserved]
Filing of papers
Service of papers
Motions before a hearing officer
Hearings
Amendment of pleadings
- 11.48 [Reserved]
Burden of proof
Register of attorneys and agents in patent matters; practice before the Office
Evidence
Responsibilities of partners, managers, and supervisory practitioners
Responsibilities of a subordinate practitioner
Responsibilities regarding non-practitioner assistance
Professional independence of a practitioner
Unauthorized practice of law
Restrictions on right to practice
Responsibilities regarding law-related services
- 11.700 [Reserved]
Depositions
Written discovery
Proposed findings and conclusions; post-hearing memorandum
Initial decision of hearing officer
Appeal to the USPTO Director
Decision of the USPTO Director
Review of final decision of the USPTO Director
Duties of disciplined practitioner or practitioner in disability inactive status
Dissemination of disciplinary and other information
Registration of attorneys and agents
Petition for reinstatement of disciplined practitioner
[Reserved]
-11.99 [Reserved]
Requirements for registration
Communications concerning a practitioner’s services
Communications concerning a practitioner's services: specific rules
Solicitation of clients
Communication of fields of practice and specialization
Firm names and letterheads
- 11.800 [Reserved]
Oath and registration fee
Registration, recognition and disciplinary matters
Judicial and legal officials
Reporting professional misconduct
Misconduct
- 11.900 [Reserved]
Limited recognition in patent matters
Savings clause
Definitions
Initiation of evaluation
Submission of requests
Evaluation
Duration of proclamation
Mailing address
Definitions
Documents which will be recorded
Assignability of trademarks prior to filing an allegation of use
Identification of patents and patent applications
Requirements for documents and cover sheets relating to patents and patent applications
Recording requirements for trademark applications and registrations
English language requirement
Mailing address for submitting documents to be recorded
Requests for recording
Cover sheet content
Correction of cover sheet errors
Recording fees
Recording date
Effect of recording
Conditional assignments
Governmental registers
Domestic representative
Prosecution by assignee
Prosecution by assignee
Establishing right of assignee to take action
Establishing right of assignee to take action
Issue of patent to assignee
Issue of registration to assignee
Complaints Regarding Invention Promoters
Definitions
Submitting Complaints
Invention Promoter Reply
Notice by Publication
Attorneys and Agents
Policy
Correspondence addresses
Definitions
Notice of proceeding
Completion of examination
Jurisdiction over involved files
Conduct of contested cases
Filing and service
Lead counsel
Access to and copies of Office records
Ex parte communications in inter partes proceedings
Filing claim information
Citation of authority
Notice of basis for relief
Motions
Oppositions and replies
Default filing times
Oral argument
Decision on motions
Arbitration
Judgment
Sanctions
Discovery
Admissibility
Applicability of the Federal Rules of Evidence
Records of the Office
Form of evidence
Objection; motion to exclude; motion in limine
Compelling testimony and production
Taking testimony
Expert testimony; tests and data
Definitions
Fees
Procedure; pendency
Definitions
Suggesting an interference
Declaration
Notice of basis for relief
Settlement agreements
Common interests in the invention
Presumptions
Content of substantive and responsive motions
Petitions
Definitions
Appeal to Board
Amendments and affidavits or other Evidence after appeal
Jurisdiction over appeal
Appeal brief
Examiner’s answer
Timeliness
Tolling of time period to file a reply brief
Reply brief
[Removed]
Appeal forwarding fee
Oral hearing
Counsel
Decisions and other actions by the Board
Rehearing
Action following decision
Public availability of Board records
Definitions
Notice of appeal and cross appeal to Board
Amendments and affidavits or other evidence after appeal
Jurisdiction over appeal in inter partes reexamination
Time for filing briefs
Appellant’s brief
Respondent’s brief
Examiner’s answer
Management of the record
Rebuttal brief
Oral hearing
Decisions and other actions by the Board
Rehearing
Mandatory notices
Action following decision
Action by owner
Action by owner
Policy
Counsel
Procedure; pendency
Who may petition for inter partes review
Time for filing
Inter partes review fee
Content of petition
Service of petition
Filing date
Preliminary response to petition
Institution of inter partes review
Duty of candor; signing papers; representations to the Board; sanctions
Sanctions
Patent owner response
Amendment of the patent
Multiple proceedings and Joinder
Filing of supplemental information
Citation of authority
Public availability
Fees
Definitions
Generally
Procedure; pendency
Who may petition for a post-grant review
Time for filing
Post-grant review fee
Content of petition
Service of petition
Filing date
Preliminary response to petition
Institution of post-grant review
Notice of basis for relief
Content of petitions and motions
Patent owner response
Amendment of the patent
Multiple proceedings and Joinder
Filing of supplemental information
Discovery
Oppositions, replies, and sur-replies
Type-volume or page limits for petitions, motions, oppositions, replies, and sur-replies
Default filing times
Jurisdiction
Procedure; pendency
Definitions
Who may petition for a covered business method patent review
Time for filing
Content of petition
Notice of trial
Procedure; pendency
Definitions
Who may file a petition for a derivation proceeding
Time for filing
Derivation fee
Content of petition
Service of petition
Filing date
Institution of derivation proceeding
Settlement agreements
Arbitration
Common interests in the invention
Public availability of Board records
Conduct of the proceeding
Discovery
Compelling testimony and production
Taking testimony
Protective order
Confidential information in a petition
Expungement of confidential information
Privilege for patent practitioners
Filing of documents, including exhibits; service
Admissibility
Applicability of the Federal rules of evidence
Form of evidence
Objection; motion to exclude
Expert testimony; tests and data
Management of the record
Oral argument
Decision on petitions or motions
Termination of trial
Judgment
Settlement
Mandatory notices
Certificate
Action by patent owner
Applications and correspondence involving national security
License for filing in, or exporting to, a foreign country an application on an invention made in the United States or technical data relating thereto
Petition for license
Petition for license; no corresponding application
Petition for license; corresponding U.S. application
Scope of license
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
Arms, ammunition, and implements of war
Export of technical data
Secrecy order
Export of technical data relating to sensitive nuclear technology
Petition for retroactive license
Prosecution of application under secrecy orders; withholding patent
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
Petition for rescission of secrecy order
Permit to disclose or modification of secrecy order
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
[Reserved]
Scope
Notice; service
Time for appeal or civil action
Mpep
Mpep
1001 Statutory Authority of Director of the USPTO [R-07.2015]
1002 Petitions to the Director of the USPTO [R-07.2022]
1003 Matters Submitted to Technology Center Directors [R-01.2024]
1004 Actions Which Require the Attention of a Primary Examiner [R-10.2019]
1005 Exceptions to Partial Signatory Authority [R-07.2015]
101 General [R-07.2022]
102 Information as to Status of an Application [R-07.2022]
103 Right of Public To Inspect Patent Files and Some Application Files [R-07.2022]
104 Power to Inspect Application [R-07.2022]
105 Suspended or Excluded Practitioner Cannot Inspect [R-11.2013]
106 Control of Inspection by Assignee [R-11.2013]
110 Confidential Nature of International Applications [R-07.2015]
1101 Request for Statutory Invention Registration (SIR) [R-11.2013]
1102-1110 [Reserved]
1111 SIR Publication and Effect [R-11.2013]
1112-1119 [Reserved]
1120 Eighteen-Month Publication of Patent Applications [R-07.2022]
1121 Content of a Patent Application Publication [R-01.2024]
1122 Requests for Nonpublication [R-07.2022]
1123 Rescission of a Nonpublication Request [R-07.2015]
1124 Notice of Foreign Filing [R-07.2022]
1125 Express Abandonment to Avoid Publication [R-01.2024]
1126 Publication Fees [R-01.2024]
1127 Notice of Publication [R-08.2012]
1128 Availability of Published Applications [R-01.2024]
1129 Request for Early Publication [R-01.2024]
1130 Republication and Correction of Patent Application Publications [R-01.2024]
1131 [Reserved]
1132 Requests for Redacted Publication [R-01.2024]
1133 Voluntary Publication [R-01.2024]
1134 Third Party Inquiries and Correspondence in a Published Application [R-01.2024]
1135 PGPub Forms [R-01.2024]
115 Review of Applications for National Security and Property Rights Issues [R-07.2022]
120 Secrecy Orders [R-07.2022]
1201 Introduction [R-01.2024]
1202 Composition of Board [R-08.2017]
1203 Administrative Handling [R-10.2019]
1204 Notice of Appeal [R-01.2024]
1205 Appeal Brief [R-11.2013]
1206 Amendments and Affidavits or Other Evidence Filed With or After Appeal [R-01.2024]
1207 Examiner’s Answer [R-11.2013]
1208 Reply Briefs and Fee for Forwarding Appeal [R-11.2013]
1209 Oral Hearing [R-01.2024]
121 Handling of Applications under Secrecy Order and/or Bearing National Security Markings [R-07.2022]
1210 Actions Subsequent to Examiner’s Answer but Before Board’s Decision [R-10.2019]
1211 Remand by Director or Board [R-08.2017]
1212 Board Requires Appellant to Address Matter [R-08.2017]
1213 Decision by Board [R-11.2013]
1214 Procedure Following Decision by Board [R-07.2022]
1215 Withdrawal or Dismissal of Appeal [R-11.2013]
1216 Judicial Review [R-11.2013]
130 Examination of Secrecy Order Cases [R-11.2013]
1301 Substantially Allowable Application, Special [R-08.2012]
1302 Preparation of an Application for Allowance [R-07.2022]
1303 Notice of Allowance [R-01.2024]
1304 Amendments After D-10 Notice [R-08.2012]
1305 Jurisdiction [R-07.2022]
1306 Issue Fee [R-01.2024]
1307 [Reserved]
1308 Withdrawal From Issue [R-01.2024]
1309 Issue of Patent [R-01.2024]
140 Foreign Filing Licenses [R-07.2022]
1400.01
1401 Reissue [R-08.2017]
1402 Grounds for Filing [R-10.2019]
1403 Diligence in Filing [R-08.2017]
1404 Submission of Papers Where Reissue Patent Is in Litigation [R-08.2017]
1405 Reissue and Patent Term [R-10.2019]
1406 Citation and Consideration of References Cited in Original Patent [R-08.2012]
1407-1409 [Reserved]
1410 Content of Reissue Application [R-01.2024]
1411 Form of Specification [R-08.2017]
1412 Content of Claims [R-08.2012]
1413 Drawings [R-11.2013]
1414 Content of Reissue Oath/Declaration [R-07.2022]
1415 Reissue Application and Issue Fees [R-07.2022]
1416 No Physical Surrender of Original Patent [R-10.2019]
1417 Claim for Priority Under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) [R-07.2022]
1418 Notification of Prior/Concurrent Proceedings and Decisions Thereon, and of Information Known To Be Material to Patentability [R-08.2017]
1419-1429 [Reserved]
1430 Reissue Files Open to the Public and, Notice of Filing Reissue Announced in, Official Gazette [R-08.2017]
1431-1439 [Reserved]
1440 Examination of Reissue Application [R-08.2017]
1441 Two-Month Delay Period [R-08.2012]
1442 Special Status [R-08.2017]
1443 Initial Examiner Review [R-07.2022]
1444 Review of Reissue Oath/Declaration [R-01.2024]
1445 Reissue Application Examined in Same Manner as Original Application [R-11.2013]
1446-1447 [Reserved]
1448 Fraud, Inequitable Conduct, or Duty of Disclosure Issues [R-08.2017]
1449 Protest Filed in Reissue Where Patent Is in Interference or Contested Case [R-08.2017]
1450 Restriction and Election of Species Made in Reissue Application [R-10.2019]
1451 Divisional Reissue Applications; Continuation Reissue Applications Where the Parent is Pending [R-01.2024]
1452 Request for Continued Examination of Reissue Application [R-08.2017]
1453 Amendments to Reissue Applications [R-01.2024]
1454 Appeal Brief [R-11.2013]
1455 Allowance and Issue [R-07.2022]
1456 Reissue Review [R-07.2022]
1457 Design Reissue Applications and Patents [R-07.2022]
1458-1459 [Reserved]
1460 Effect of Reissue [R-08.2017]
1461-1469 [Reserved]
1470 Public Access to Reissue Applications [R-10.2019]
1471-1479 [Reserved]
1480 Certificates of Correction — Office Mistake [R-07.2022]
1481 Certificates of Correction - Applicant’s Mistake [R-07.2022]
1482-1484 [Reserved]
1485 Handling of Request for Certificates of Correction [R-01.2024]
1486-1489 [Reserved]
1490 Disclaimers [R-01.2024]
150 Statements to DOE and NASA [R-11.2013]
1501 Statutes and Rules Applicable [R-07.2015]
1502 Definition of a Design [R-07.2022]
1503 Elements of a Design Patent Application Filed Under 35 U.S.C. chapter 16 [R-08.2017]
1504 Examination [R-01.2024]
1505 Term of Design Patent [R-08.2017]
1506-1508 [Reserved]
1509 Reissue of a Design Patent [R-11.2013]
151 Content of the Statements [R-11.2013]
1510 Reexamination [R-08.2012]
1511 Protest [R-08.2012]
1512 Relationship Between Design Patent, Copyright, and Trademark [R-07.2022]
1513 Miscellaneous [R-11.2013]
1601 Introduction: The Act, Scope, Type of Plants Covered [R-01.2024]
1602 Rules Applicable [R-08.2012]
1603 Elements of a Plant Application [R-11.2013]
1604 Applicant, Oath or Declaration [R-01.2024]
1605 Specification and Claim [R-11.2013]
1606 Drawings [R-01.2024]
1607 Specimens [R-08.2012]
1608 Examination [R-11.2013]
1609 Report of Agricultural Research Service [R-01.2024]
1610 The Action [R-01.2024]
1611 Issue [R-11.2013]
1612 UPOV Convention [R-11.2013]
1613 Right of Priority Based upon Application for Plant Breeder’s Rights [R-08.2012]
1701 Office Personnel Not To Express Opinion on Validity, Patentability, Expiration Date, or Enforceability of Patent [R-10.2019]
1702 Restrictions on Current and Former Office Employees Regarding Patent Matters [R-07.2022]
1703 The Official Gazette [R-10.2019]
1704 Application Records and Reports [R-07.2022]
1705 Examiner Docket, Time, and Activity Recordation [R-07.2022]
1706-1719 [Reserved]
1720 Dissemination of Court and Patent Trial and Appeal Board Decisions [R-10.2019]
1721 Treatment of Court and Patent Trial and Appeal Board Decisions Affecting Patent and Trademark Office Policy and Practice [R-07.2022]
1722-1729 [Reserved]
1730 Information Sources [R-07.2022]
1801 Basic Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Principles [R-01.2024]
1802 PCT Definitions [R-07.2015]
1803 Reservations Under the PCT Taken by, and Notifications of Incompatibility Made by, the United States of America [R-07.2022]
1804 [Reserved]
1805 Where To File an International Application [R-01.2024]
1806 Applicants and Inventors [R-07.2015]
1807 Agent or Common Representative and General Power of Attorney [R-01.2024]
1808 Change in or Revocation of the Appointment of an Agent or a Common Representative [R-07.2015]
1809 Access to the USPTO patent electronic filing system [R-01.2024]
1810 Filing Date Requirements [R-07.2022]
1811 [Reserved]
1812 Elements of the International Application [R-07.2022]
1817 PCT Member States [R-07.2015]
1818 [Reserved]
1819 Earlier Search [R-08.2012]
1820 Signature of Applicant [R-08.2017]
1821 The Request [R-01.2024]
1822 [Reserved]
1823 The Description [R-01.2024]
1824 The Claims [R-07.2015]
1825 The Drawings [R-08.2017]
1826 The Abstract [R-08.2017]
1827 Fees [R-01.2024]
1828 Priority Claim and Document [R-07.2015]
1829 [Reserved]
1830 International Application Transmittal Letter [R-07.2015]
1831 [Reserved]
1832 License Request for Foreign Filing Under the PCT [R-07.2022]
1833 [Reserved]
1834 Correspondence [R-08.2017]
1835 [Reserved]
1836 Rectification of Obvious Mistakes [R-07.2015]
1840 The International Searching Authority [R-01.2024]
1841 [Reserved]
1842 Basic Flow Under the PCT [R-10.2019]
1843 The International Search [R-07.2015]
1844 The International Search Report [R-07.2015]
1845 Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority [R-07.2015]
1848 Sequence Listings [R-01.2024]
1849 [Reserved]
1850 Unity of Invention Before the International Searching Authority [R-01.2024]
1851 Identification of Patent Documents [R-01.2024]
1852 Taking Into Account Results of Earlier Search(es) [R-07.2015]
1853 Amendment Under PCT Article 19 [R-10.2019]
1856 Supplementary International Searches [R-10.2019]
1857 International Publication [R-01.2024]
1858 [Reserved]
1859 Withdrawal of International Application, Designations, or Priority Claims [R-10.2019]
1860 International Preliminary Examination Procedure [R-01.2024]
1861 [Reserved]
1862 Agreement With the International Bureau To Serve as an International Preliminary Examining Authority [R-07.2015]
1863 [Reserved]
1864 The Demand and Preparation for Filing of Demand [R-07.2015]
1865 Filing of Demand [R-01.2024]
1866 [Reserved]
1867 Preliminary Examination Fees [R-07.2015]
1868 Correction of Defects in the Demand [R-07.2015]
1869 Notification to International Bureau of Demand [R-08.2012]
1870 Priority Document and Translation Thereof [R-08.2012]
1871 Processing Amendments Filed Under Article 19 and Article 34 Prior to or at the Start of International Preliminary Examination [R-01.2024]
1872 Availability of the International Application File for International Preliminary Examination by the Examining Corps [R-08.2012]
1873 [Reserved]
1874 Determination if International Preliminary Examination Is Required and Possible [R-07.2015]
1875 Unity of Invention Before the International Preliminary Examining Authority [R-07.2015]
1876 Notation of Errors and Informalities by the Examiner [R-07.2015]
1877 Nucleotide and/or Amino Acid Sequence Listings During the International Preliminary Examination [R-07.2022]
1878 Preparation of the Written Opinion of the International Preliminary Examining Authority [R-07.2022]
1879 Preparation of the International Preliminary Examination Report [R-07.2022]
1880 Withdrawal of Demand or Election [R-07.2015]
1881 Receipt of Notice of Election and Preliminary Examination Report by the United States Patent and Trademark Office [R-07.2015]
1893 National Stage (U.S. National Application Filed Under 35 U.S.C. 371) [R-07.2022]
1894 [Reserved]
1895 A Continuation, Divisional, or Continuation- in- Part Application of a PCT Application Designating the United States [R-07.2015]
1896 The Differences Between a National Application Filed Under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) and a National Stage Application Submitted Under 35 U.S.C. 371 [R-01.2024]
1901 Protest Under 37 CFR 1.291 [R-10.2019]
1906 Supervisory Review of an Examiner’s Decision Adverse to Protestor [R-10.2019]
1907 Unauthorized Participation by Protestor [R-10.2019]
1920 Citation of Prior Art Under 37 CFR 1.501(a) [R-10.2019]
2000 Duty of Disclosure [R-07.2022]
2001 Duty of Disclosure, Candor, and Good Faith [R-08.2017]
2002 Disclosure — By Whom and How Made [R-08.2012]
2003 Disclosure __ When Made [R-07.2022]
2004 Aids to Compliance With Duty of Disclosure [R-07.2022]
2005 Comparison to Requirements for Information [R-07.2022]
201 Types of Applications [R-07.2015]
2010 Office Handling of Duty of Disclosure/Inequitable Conduct Issues [R-08.2017]
2011 Correction of Errors in Application [R-07.2022]
2012 Reissue Applications Involving Issues of Fraud, Inequitable Conduct, and/or Violation of Duty of Disclosure [R-08.2017]
2013 Protests Involving Issues of Fraud, Inequitable Conduct, and/or Violation of Duty of Disclosure [R-08.2017]
2014 Duty of Disclosure in Reexamination Proceedings and Supplemental Examination [R-08.2017]
2015 Duties of Disclosure and Reasonable Inquiry Arise in Dealings With Other Government Agencies [R-07.2022]
2016 Fraud, Inequitable Conduct, or Violation of Duty of Disclosure Affects All Claims [R-08.2017]
202 Cross-Noting [R-01.2024]
203 Status of Applications [R-11.2013]
210 Priority to, or the Benefit of, the Filing Date of a Prior-Filed Application [R-08.2017]
2101-2102 [Reserved]
2103 Patent Examination Process [R-07.2022]
2104 Requirements of 35 U.S.C. 101 [R-07.2022]
2105 Patent Eligible Subject Matter — Living Subject Matter [R-10.2019]
2106 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility [R-10.2019]
2107 Guidelines for Examination of Applications for Compliance with the Utility Requirement [R-11.2013]
2108 [Reserved]
2109.01
2109 Inventorship [R-01.2024]
211 Claiming the Benefit of an Earlier Filing Date Under 35 U.S.C. 120 and 119(e) [R-07.2015]
2110 [Reserved]
2111 Claim Interpretation; Broadest Reasonable Interpretation [R-10.2019]
2112 Requirements of Rejection Based on Inherency; Burden of Proof [R-01.2024]
2113 Product-by-Process Claims [R-01.2024]
2114 Apparatus and Article Claims — Functional Language [R-07.2015]
2115 Material or Article Worked Upon by Apparatus [R-07.2015]
2116 Novel, Nonobvious Starting Material or End Product [R-07.2022]
2117 Markush Claims [R-01.2024]
2118-2119 [Reserved]
212 [Reserved]
2120 Rejection on Prior Art [R-01.2024]
2121 Prior Art; General Level of Operability Required to Make a Prima Facie Case [R-01.2024]
2122 Discussion of Utility in the Prior Art [R-01.2024]
2123 Rejection Over Prior Art’s Broad Disclosure Instead of Preferred Embodiments [R-07.2022]
2124 Exception to the Rule That the Reference Must be Prior Art [R-01.2024]
2125 Drawings as Prior Art [R-10.2019]
2126 Availability of a Document as a “Patent” for Purposes of Rejection Under 35 U.S.C. 102(a) or Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a), (b), and (d) [R-08.2017]
2127 Domestic and Foreign Patent Applications as Prior Art [R-01.2024]
2128 “Printed Publications” as Prior Art [R-01.2024]
2129 Admissions as Prior Art [R-07.2022]
213 Right of Priority of Foreign Application [R-08.2017]
2130 [Reserved]
2131 Anticipation — Application of 35 U.S.C. 102 [R-08.2017]
2132 Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a) [R-10.2019]
2133 Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b) [R-01.2024]
2134 Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(c) [R-10.2019]
2135 Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(d) [R-10.2019]
2136 Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(e) [R-01.2024]
2137 Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(f) [R-01.2024]
2138 Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(g) [R-01.2024]
2139 Rejections Under Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 [R-10.2019]
214 Formal Requirements of Claim for Foreign Priority [R-07.2022]
2140 [Reserved]
2141 Examination Guidelines for Determining Obviousness Under 35 U.S.C. 103 [R-01.2024]
2142 Legal Concept of Prima Facie Obviousness [R-01.2024]
2143 Examples of Basic Requirements of a Prima Facie Case of Obviousness [R-01.2024]
2144 Supporting a Rejection Under 35 U.S.C. 103 [R-01.2024]
2145 Consideration of Applicant’s Rebuttal Arguments and Evidence [R-01.2024]
2146 Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(c) [R-01.2024]
2147 Biotechnology Process Applications; Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(b) [R-01.2024]
2148 Form Paragraphs for Use in Rejections Under Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103 [R-07.2022]
2149 [Reserved]
215 Certified Copy of Foreign Application [R-07.2022]
2150 Examination Guidelines for 35 U.S.C. 102 and 103 as Amended by the First Inventor To File Provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act [R-11.2013]
2151 Overview of the Changes to 35 U.S.C. 102 and 103 in the AIA [R-01.2024]
2152 Detailed Discussion of AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a) and (b) [R-11.2013]
2153 Prior Art Exceptions Under 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1) to AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) [R-07.2022]
2154 Provisions Pertaining to Subject Matter in a U.S. Patent or Application Effectively Filed Before the Effective Filing Date of the Claimed Invention [R-11.2013]
2155 Use of Affidavits or Declarations Under 37 CFR 1.130 To Overcome Prior Art Rejections [R-07.2022]
2156 Joint Research Agreements [R-01.2024]
2157 Improper Naming of Inventors [R-01.2024]
2158 AIA 35 U.S.C. 103 [R-07.2022]
2159 Applicability Date Provisions and Determining Whether an Application Is Subject to the First Inventor To File Provisions of the AIA [R-11.2013]
216 Entitlement to Priority [R-01.2024]
2160 [Reserved]
2161 Three Separate Requirements for Specification Under 35 U.S.C. 112(a) or Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, First Paragraph [R-07.2015]
2162 Policy Underlying 35 U.S.C. 112(a) or Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, First Paragraph [R-08.2017]
2163 Guidelines for the Examination of Patent Applications Under the 35 U.S.C. 112(a) or Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, first paragraph, “Written Description” Requirement [R-01.2024]
2164 The Enablement Requirement [R-11.2013]
2165 The Best Mode Requirement [R-08.2017]
2166 Rejections Under 35 U.S.C. 112(a) or Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, First Paragraph [R-10.2019]
2167-2170 [Reserved]
217 Incorporation by Reference Under 37 CFR 1.57(b) [R-07.2015]
2171 Two Separate Requirements for Claims Under 35 U.S.C. 112(b) or Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, Second Paragraph [R-11.2013]
2172 Subject Matter Which the Inventor or a Joint Inventor Regards as The Invention [R-07.2022]
2173 Claims Must Particularly Point Out and Distinctly Claim the Invention [R-10.2019]
2174 Relationship Between the Requirements of 35 U.S.C. 112(a) and (b) or Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, First and Second Paragraphs [R-11.2013]
2175 Form Paragraphs for Use in Rejections Under 35 U.S.C. 112(b) or Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, Second Paragraph [R-01.2024]
2176-2180 [Reserved]
2181 Identifying and Interpreting a 35 U.S.C. 112(f) or Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, Sixth Paragraph Limitation [R-07.2022]
2182 Search and Identification of the Prior Art [R-08.2017]
2183 Making a Prima Facie Case of Equivalence [R-01.2024]
2184 Determining Whether an Applicant Has Met the Burden of Proving Nonequivalence After a Prima Facie Case Is Made [R-11.2013]
2185 Related Issues Under 35 U.S.C. 112(a) or (b) and Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, First or Second Paragraphs [R-10.2019]
2186 Relationship to the Doctrine of Equivalents [R-07.2022]
2187 Form Paragraphs for Use Relating to 35 U.S.C. 112(f) or Pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, Sixth Paragraph [R-07.2022]
2188-2189 [Reserved]
2190 Prosecution Laches and Res Judicata [R-07.2022]
2201 Introduction [R-07.2015]
2202 Citation of Prior Art and Written Statements [R-08.2017]
2203 Persons Who May Cite Prior Art or Written Statements [R-07.2015]
2204 Time for Filing Prior Art or Section 301 Written Statements [R-10.2019]
2205 Content of Prior Art or Section 301 Written Statements [R-01.2024]
2206 Submission and Handling of Prior Art or Section 301 Written Statements [R-01.2024]
2207 Entry of Court Decision in Patent File [R-07.2015]
2208 Service of Prior Art or Section 301 Written Statements on Patent Owner [R-08.2017]
2209 Ex Parte Reexamination [R-07.2022]
2210 Request for Ex Parte Reexamination under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-01.2024]
2211 Time for Requesting Ex Parte Reexamination under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-07.2015]
2212 Persons Who May File a Request for Ex Parte Reexamination under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-07.2015]
2213 Representative of Requester [R-07.2015]
2214 Content of Request for Ex Parte Reexamination Filed under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-07.2022]
2215 Fee for Requesting Ex Parte Reexamination under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-01.2024]
2216 Substantial New Question of Patentability [R-07.2015]
2217 Statement Applying Prior Art in a Request Filed under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-07.2015]
2218 Copies of Prior Art [R-07.2015]
2219 Copy of Printed Patent [R-07.2015]
2220 Certificate of Service [R-07.2015]
2221 Amendments Included in Request Filed under 35 U.S.C. 302 by Patent Owner [R-07.2015]
2222 Address of Patent Owner [R-01.2024]
2223 Withdrawal of Attorney or Agent [R-10.2019]
2224 Correspondence [R-01.2024]
2225 Untimely Paper Filed Prior to Order under 35 U.S.C. 304 [R-07.2015]
2226 Initial Processing of Request for Ex Parte Reexamination Filed under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-07.2015]
2227 Incomplete Request for Ex Parte Reexamination Filed under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-10.2017]
2228 [Reserved]
2229 Notice of Request under 35 U.S.C. 302 for Ex Parte Reexamination in Official Gazette [R-07.2022]
2230 Constructive Notice to Patent Owner [R-07.2015]
2231 Processing of Request Corrections [R-07.2015]
2232 Public Access to Reexaminations Filed under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-07.2022]
2233 Processing in Central Reexamination Unit and Technology Center [R-10.2019]
2234 Entry of Amendments [R-07.2022]
2235 Record Systems [R-07.2022]
2236 Assignment of Reexamination [R-10.2019]
2237 Transfer Procedure [R-07.2015]
2238 Time Reporting [R-11.2013]
2239 Reexamination Ordered at the Director’s Initiative [R-07.2022]
2240 Decision on Request Filed under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-07.2015]
2241 Time for Deciding Request Filed under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-07.2015]
2242 Criteria for Deciding Request Filed under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-10.2019]
2243 Claims Considered in Deciding Request Filed under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-07.2015]
2244 Prior Art on Which the Determination Is Based in Requests Filed under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-07.2015]
2245 Processing of Decision [R-07.2015]
2246 Decision Ordering Reexamination under 35 U.S.C. 304 [R-01.2024]
2247 Decision under 35 U.S.C. 303 on Request for Reexamination filed Under 35 U.S.C. 302, Request Denied [R-07.2022]
2248 Petition From Denial of Request Filed Under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-08.2017]
2249 Patent Owner’s Statement in Reexaminations Filed Under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-08.2017]
2250 Amendment by Patent Owner [R-01.2024]
2251 Reply by Third Party Requester [R-08.2012]
2252 Consideration of Statement and Reply [R-11.2013 ]
2253 Consideration by Examiner [R-07.2015]
2254 Conduct of Ex Parte Reexamination Proceedings [R-07.2015]
2255 Who Reexamines [R-07.2015]
2256 Prior Art Patents and Printed Publications Reviewed by Examiner in Reexamination [R-07.2022]
2257 Listing of Prior Art [R-07.2022]
2258 Scope of Ex Parte Reexamination [R-10.2019]
2259 Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel in Reexamination Proceedings [R-10.2019]
2260 Office Actions [R-07.2015]
2261 Special Status for Action [R-07.2015]
2262 Form and Content of Office Action [R-08.2017]
2263 Time for Response [R-07.2015]
2264 Mailing of Office Action [R-07.2022]
2265 Extension of Time [R-07.2015]
2266 Responses [R-10.2019]
2267 Handling of Inappropriate or Untimely Filed Papers [R-10.2019]
2268 Petition for Entry of Late Papers for Revival of Reexamination Proceeding [R-01.2024]
2269 Reconsideration [R-08.2012]
2270 Clerical Handling [R-07.2015]
2271 Final Action [R-07.2015]
2272 After Final Practice [R-07.2015]
2273 Appeal in Ex Parte Reexamination [R-07.2015]
2274 Appeal Brief [R-01.2024]
2275 Examiner’s Answer [R-08.2017]
2276 Oral Hearing [R-08.2012]
2277 Board Decision [R-11.2013]
2278 Action Following Decision [R-08.2017]
2279 Appeal to Courts [R-10.2019]
2280 Information Material to Patentability in Reexamination Proceeding Filed under 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-08.2017]
2281 Interviews in Ex Parte Reexamination Proceedings [R-07.2015]
2282 Notification of Existence of Prior or Concurrent Proceedings and Decisions Thereon [R-07.2015]
2283 Multiple Copending Ex Parte Reexamination Proceedings [R-07.2015]
2284 Copending Ex Parte Reexamination and Interference Proceedings [R-10.2019]
2285 Copending Ex Parte Reexamination and Reissue Proceedings [R-07.2015]
2286 Ex Parte Reexamination and Litigation Proceedings [R-10.2019]
2287 Conclusion of Ex Parte Reexamination Proceeding [R-01.2024]
2288 Issuance of Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate [R-08.2017]
2289 Reexamination Review [R-07.2015]
2290 Format of Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate [R-07.2022]
2291 Notice of Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate Issuance in Official Gazette [R-07.2015]
2292 Distribution of Certificate [R-08.2012]
2293 Intervening Rights [R-11.2013]
2294 Concluded Reexamination Proceedings [R-07.2015]
2295 Reexamination of a Reexamination [R-07.2015]
2296 USPTO Forms To Be Used In Ex Parte Reexamination [R-07.2015]
2301 Interference Proceedings [R-08.2017]
2302 Consult an Interference Practice Specialist [R-08.2017]
2303 Completion of Examination [R-08.2017]
2304 Suggesting an Interference [R-08.2017]
2305 Requiring a Priority Showing [R-08.2017]
2306 Secrecy Order Cases [R-08.2017]
2307 Action During an Interference [R-08.2017]
2308 Action After an Interference [R-10.2019]
2309 National Aeronautics and Space Administration or Department of Energy [R-08.2017]
2310 Derivation Proceedings [R-08.2017]
2311 Consult a Technology Center Practice Specialist [R-08.2017]
2312 Board May Assume Jurisdiction [R-08.2017]
2313 Action Once a Derivation Proceeding is Instituted [R-08.2017]
2314 Action at the Board [R-01.2024]
2315 Action After a Derivation Proceeding is Decided [R-08.2017]
2401 Introduction [R-01.2024]
2402 The Deposit Rules [R-07.2015]
2403 Deposit of Biological Material [R-07.2022]
2404 Need or Opportunity to Make a Deposit [R-08.2012]
2405 Acceptable Depository [R-07.2015]
2406 Time of Making an Original Deposit [R-07.2015]
2407 Replacement or Supplement of Deposit [R-08.2012]
2408 Term of Deposit [R-07.2022]
2409 Viability of Deposit [R-07.2015]
2410 Furnishing of Samples [R-08.2012]
2411 Examination Procedures [R-07.2015]
2412 The Requirements for Patent Applications Containing Nucleotide Sequence and/or Amino Acid Sequence Disclosures to Include a Sequence Listing in XML file format [R-01.2024]
2413 Content of a “Sequence Listing XML” and Form and Format of the “Sequence Listing XML” File [R-01.2024]
2414 Notification of a Failure to Comply with Sequence Listing Requirements and Amendments Relating to “Sequence Listing XML” Files Under 37 CFR 1.835 [R-01.2024]
2415 Applicability date of “Sequence Listing XML” Requirements to Applications Based on Filing Date of Application and Procedures for Failure to Submit Correct Format of Sequence Listing [R-01.2024]
2416 Form Paragraphs [R-01.2024]
2417 Helpful Hints for Sequence Rules Compliance under WIPO Standard ST.26 [R-01.2024]
2418 WIPO Sequence Tool [R-01.2024]
2419 Publishing of Patent Grants and Patent Application Publications with a “Sequence Listing XML” [R-01.2024]
2420 The Requirements for Patent Applications Containing Nucleotide Sequence and/or Amino Acid Sequence Disclosures under World Intellectual Property Office Standard ST.25 (WIPO ST.25) - the Sequence Rules [R-07.2022]
2421 Overview of the Sequence Rules under WIPO ST.25 [R-07.2022]
2422 Nucleotide and/or Amino Acid Sequence Disclosures in Patent Applications Subject to WIPO ST.25 [R-07.2022]
2423 Symbols and Format To Be Used for Nucleotide and/or Amino Acid Sequence Data for WIPO ST.25 [R-07.2022]
2424 Requirements for Content of a “Sequence Listing” Part of the Specification under WIPO ST.25. [R-07.2022]
2425 Form and Format for a Nucleotide and/or Amino Acid Sequence Submission as an ASCII Plain Text File under WIPO ST.25 [R-07.2022]
2426 Amendments to Add or Replace a “Sequence Listing” and CRF Copy Thereof Subject to WIPO ST. 25 [R-07.2022]
2427 Form Paragraphs for Applications Subject to WIPO ST.25 [R-01.2024]
2428 Sample Statements under WIPO ST.25 [R-07.2022]
2429 Helpful Hints for Sequence Rules Compliance under WIPO ST.25 [R-07.2022]
2430 PatentIn Information [R-07.2022]
2431 Sample “Sequence Listing” under WIPO ST.25 [R-07.2022]
2432 [Reserved]
2433 Box Sequence; Hand Delivery of a “Sequence Listing” and Computer Readable Forms [R-07.2022]
2434 Examination of Patent Applications Claiming Large Numbers of Nucleotide Sequences [R-07.2022]
2435 Publishing of Patents and Patent Application Publications with a Lengthy “Sequence Listing” [R-07.2022]
2501 Introduction [R-07.2022]
2502-2503 [Reserved]
2504 Patents Subject to Maintenance Fees [R-01.2024]
2505 [Reserved]
2506 Times for Submitting Maintenance Fee Payments [R-10.2019]
2507-2509 [Reserved]
2510 Submission of Maintenance Fee Payments and Documents [R-01.2024]
2511-2514 [Reserved]
2515 Information Required for Submission of Maintenance Fee Payment [R-07.2015]
2516-2519 [Reserved]
2520 Maintenance Fee Amounts [R-01.2024]
2521 [Reserved]
2522 Methods of Payment [R-10.2019]
2523-2529 [Reserved]
2530 Special Acceptance of Maintenance Fee Payments Containing Informalities [R-07.2015]
2531 Payment Late or Insufficient [R-07.2015]
2532 Duplicate Payments [R-08.2017]
2533-2539 [Reserved]
2540 Fee Address for Maintenance Fee Purposes [R-08.2017]
2541 [Reserved]
2542 Change of Correspondence Address [R-07.2015]
2543-2549 [Reserved]
2550 Entity Status Discounts [R-01.2024]
2551-2559 [Reserved]
2560 Revocation of Power of Attorney and Withdrawal of Attorney [R-07.2015]
2561-2569 [Reserved]
2570 Maintenance Fee Payment Status Requests [R-08.2017]
2571-2574 [Reserved]
2575 Notices [R-01.2024]
2576-2579 [Reserved]
2580 Review of Decision Refusing to Accept and Record Payment of a Maintenance Fee Filed Prior to Expiration of Patent [R-10.2019]
2581-2589 [Reserved]
2590 Acceptance of Delayed Payment of Maintenance Fee in Expired Patent to Reinstate Patent [R-01.2024]
2591 Intervening Rights in Reinstated Patents [R-08.2012]
2592-2594 [Reserved]
2595 Forms [R-01.2024]
2601 Introduction [R-01.2024]
2602 Citation of Prior Art [R-01.2024]
2609 Inter Partes Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2610 Request for Inter Partes Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2611 Time for Requesting Inter Partes Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2612 Persons Who May File a Request [R-01.2024]
2613 Representative of Requester [R-01.2024]
2614 Content of Request for Inter Partes Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2615 Fee for Requesting Inter Partes Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2616 Substantial New Question of Patentability/Reasonable Likelihood That Requester Will Prevail [R-01.2024]
2617 Statement in the Request Applying Prior Art [R-01.2024]
2618 Copies of Prior Art (Patents and Printed Publications) [R-01.2024]
2619 Copy of Printed Patent [R-01.2024]
2620 Certificate of Service [R-01.2024]
2621 [Reserved]
2622 Address of Patent Owner [R-01.2024]
2623 Withdrawal of Attorney or Agent [R-01.2024]
2624 Correspondence [R-01.2024]
2625 Untimely Paper Filed Prior to First Office Action [R-01.2024]
2626 Initial Processing of Request for Inter Partes Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2627 Incomplete Request for Inter Partes Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2628 [Reserved]
2629 Notice of Request for Inter Partes Reexamination in Official Gazette [R-01.2024]
2630 Constructive Notice to Patent Owner [R-01.2024]
2631 Processing of Request Corrections [R-01.2024]
2632 Public Access [R-01.2024]
2633 [Reserved]
2634 Fee Processing and Procedure [R-01.2024]
2635 Record Systems [R-01.2024]
2636 Assignment of Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2637 [Reserved]
2638 Time Reporting [R-01.2024]
2639 [Reserved]
2640 Decision on Request [R-01.2024]
2641 Time for Deciding Request [R-01.2024]
2642 Criteria for Deciding Request [R-01.2024]
2643 Claims Considered in Deciding Request [R-01.2024]
2644 Prior Art on Which the Determination Is Based [R-01.2024]
2645 [Reserved]
2646 Decision Ordering Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2647 Decision Denying Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2648 Petition From Denial of Request [R-01.2024]
2654 Conduct of Inter Partes Reexamination Proceedings [R-01.2024]
2655 Who Reexamines [R-01.2024]
2656 Prior Art Patents and Printed Publications Reviewed by Examiner in Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2657 Listing of Prior Art [R-01.2024]
2658 Scope of Inter Partes Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2659 Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel in Reexamination Proceedings [R-01.2024]
2660 First Office Action [R-01.2024]
2661 Special Status for Action [R-01.2024]
2662 Time for Response and Comments [R-01.2024]
2663 [Reserved]
2664 Mailing of Office Action [R-01.2024]
2665 Extension of Time for Patent Owner Response [R-01.2024]
2666 Patent Owner Response to Office Action [R-01.2024]
2667 Handling of Inappropriate or Untimely Filed Papers [R-01.2024]
2668 Petition for Entry of Late Papers for Revival of Reexamination Proceeding [R-01.2024]
2669 [Reserved]
2670 Clerical Handling [R-01.2024]
2671 Examiner Action Following Response/Comments or Expiration of Time for Same [R-01.2024]
2672 Patent Owner Comments/Amendment After ACP and Third Party Requester Responsive Comments [R-01.2024]
2673 Examiner Consideration of Submissions After ACP and Further Action [R-01.2024]
2674 Appeal in Inter Partes Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2675 Appellant Brief [R-01.2024]
2676 Appeal Conference [R-01.2024]
2677 Examiner’s Answer [R-01.2024]
2678 Rebuttal Briefs [R-01.2024]
2679 Office Treatment of Rebuttal Brief [R-01.2024]
2680 Oral Hearing [R-01.2024]
2681 Board Decision [R-01.2024]
2682 Action Following Decision [R-01.2024]
2683 Appeal to Courts [R-01.2024]
2684 Information Material to Patentability in Reexamination Proceeding [R-01.2024]
2685 No Interviews on Merits in Inter Partes Reexamination Proceedings [R-01.2024]
2686 Notification of Existence of Prior or Concurrent Proceedings and Decisions Thereon [R-01.2024]
2687 Notice of Intent to Issue Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate (NIRC) and Conclusion of Reexamination Proceeding [R-01.2024]
2688 Issuance of Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate [R-01.2024]
2689 Reexamination Review [R-01.2024]
2690 Format of Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate [R-01.2024]
2691 Notice of Inter Partes Reexamination Certificate Issuance in Official Gazette [R-01.2024]
2692 Distribution of Certificate [R-01.2024]
2693 Intervening Rights [R-01.2024]
2694 Concluded Reexamination Proceedings [R-01.2024]
2695 Reexamination of a Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2696 USPTO Forms To Be Used in Inter Partes Reexamination [R-01.2024]
2701 Patent Term [R-01.2024]
2702-2709 [Reserved]
2710 Term Extensions or Adjustments for Delays Within the USPTO Under 35 U.S.C. 154 [R-07.2015]
2711-2719 [Reserved]
2720 Applications Filed Between June 8, 1995, and May 28, 2000 [R-08.2017]
2721-2729 [Reserved]
2730 Applications Filed on or After May 29, 2000; Grounds for Adjustment [R-01.2024]
2731 Period of Adjustment [R-01.2024]
2732 Reduction of Period of Adjustment of Patent Term [R-01.2024]
2733 Patent Term Adjustment Determination [R-01.2024]
2734 Application for Patent Term Adjustment; Due Care Showing [R-01.2024]
2735 [Reserved]
2736 Third-Party Papers [R-07.2015]
2737-2749 [Reserved]
2750 Patent Term Extension for Delays at other Agencies under 35 U.S.C. 156 [R-01.2024]
2751 Eligibility Requirements [R-01.2024]
2752 Patent Term Extension Applicant [R-01.2024]
2753 Application Contents [R-01.2024]
2754 Filing Date [R-01.2024]
2755 Eligibility Determination [R-01.2024]
2756 Correspondence Between the USPTO and the Regulatory Agency [R-01.2024]
2757 Regulatory Agency Determination of the Length of the Regulatory Review Period [R-10.2019]
2758 Notice of Final Determination - Calculation of Patent Term Extension [R-01.2024]
2759 Certificate of Extension of Patent Term [R-01.2024]
2760 Trade Secret, Confidential, and Protective Order Material [R-01.2024]
2761 Multiple Applications for Extension of Term of the Same Patent or of Different Patents for the Same Regulatory Review Period for a Product [R-01.2024]
2762 Duty of Disclosure in Patent Term Extension Proceedings [R-01.2024]
2763 Limitation of Third-Party Participation [R-08.2012]
2764 Express Withdrawal of Application for Extension of Patent Term [R-01.2024]
2765 Petition for Stay in Processing of Patent Term Extension Application [R-01.2024]
2766 Processing of Patent Term Extension Applications When Reissue Has Been Filed [R-01.2024]
2801 Introduction [R-01.2024]
2802 Supplemental Examination [R-10.2019]
2803 Persons Who May File a Request for Supplemental Examination [R-01.2024]
2804 Representative of Patent Owner [R-11.2013]
2805 Correspondence with Patent Owner; Patent Owner Address [R-07.2022]
2806 How to File Papers in a Supplemental Examination Proceeding and in Any Resulting Ex Parte Reexamination Proceeding [R-01.2024]
2807 Format of Papers Filed in a Supplemental Examination Proceeding [R-01.2024]
2808 Time for Requesting Supplemental Examination [R-11.2013]
2809 Items of Information [R-11.2013]
2810 Fees Due on Filing a Supplemental Examination Request [R-01.2024]
2811 Content of Request for Supplemental Examination [R-01.2024]
2812 Initial Processing of a Request for Supplemental Examination [R-11.2013]
2813 Handling of Papers, Other Than a Request, in a Supplemental Examination Proceeding [R-11.2013]
2814 Interviews Are Prohibited [R-11.2013]
2815 Time for Deciding Request [R-11.2013]
2816 Determination on the Request [R-07.2022]
2817 Conclusion of Supplemental Examination [R-11.2013]
2818 Procedure after Conclusion of Supplemental Examination [R-11.2013]
2819 Discovery of Possible Material Fraud [R-07.2022]
2820 Submission of Notification of Other Prior or Concurrent Post-Patent Office Proceedings [R-11.2013]
2821 Multiple Post-Patent Office Proceedings [R-07.2015]
2822 Assignment of the Supplemental Examination Proceeding [R-11.2013]
2823 Differences Between an Ex Parte Reexamination Proceeding Ordered Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 257 and an Ex Parte Reexamination Proceeding Ordered Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 302 [R-11.2013]
2901 Basic Hague Agreement Principles [R-07.2022]
2902 Definitions [R-07.2015]
2903 Declarations under the Hague Agreement Made by the United States of America [R-07.2015]
2904 Who May File An International Design Application [R-07.2015]
2905 Where to File An International Design Application [R-01.2024]
2906 Filing Date Requirements [R-01.2024]
2907 International Registration and Date of the International Registration [R-01.2024]
2908 Filing Date in the United States [R-07.2015]
2909 Contents of the International Design Application [R-01.2024]
2910 International Design Application Fees [R-01.2024]
2911 Representation [R-01.2024]
2912 Correspondence in Respect of International Design Applications Filed With the USPTO as an Office of Indirect Filing [R-01.2024]
2913 Relief from Prescribed Time Limits [R-07.2015]
2914 Conversion of an International Design Application to a Design Application Under 35 U.S.C. Chapter 16 [R-07.2015]
2915-2919 [Reserved]
2920 National Processing of International Design Applications Designating the United States [R-07.2022]
2921-2929 [Reserved]
2930 Corrections and Other Changes in the International Register [R-07.2022]
2931-2939 [Reserved]
2940 Statement of Grant of Protection [R-07.2015]
2941-2949 [Reserved]
2950 Grant of Protection Only Upon Issuance of Patent; Term of Design Patent [R-07.2022]
301 Ownership/Assignability of Patents and Applications [R-01.2024]
302 Recording of Assignment Documents [R-07.2015]
303 Assignment Documents Not Endorsed on Pending Applications [R-01.2024]
306 Assignment of Division, Continuation, Substitute, and Continuation-in-Part in Relation to Parent Application [R-07.2015]
307 Issue to Non-Applicant Assignee [R-01.2024]
308 Issue to Applicant [R-10.2019]
309 Restrictions Upon Employees of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office [R-07.2015]
310 Government License Rights to Contractor-Owned Inventions Made Under Federally Sponsored Research and Development [R-10.2019]
311 Filing of Notice of Arbitration Awards [R-11.2013]
312 [Reserved]
313 Recording of Licenses, Security Interests, and Documents Other Than Assignments [R-07.2015]
314 Certificates of Change of Name or of Merger [R-08.2012]
315 Indexing Against a Recorded Certificate [R-01.2024]
316 [Reserved]
317 Handling of Documents in the Assignment Recordation Branch [R-01.2024]
318 Documents Not to be Placed in Files [R-01.2024]
319 [Reserved]
320 Title Reports [R-01.2024]
323 Procedures for Correcting Errors in Recorded Assignment Document [R-01.2024]
324 Establishing Right of Assignee To Take Action in Application Filed Before September 16, 2012 [R-10.2019]
325 Establishing Right of Assignee To Take Action in Application Filed On or After September 16, 2012 [R-01.2024]
401 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Cannot Aid in Selection of Patent Practitioner [R-01.2024]
402 Power of Attorney; Naming Representative [R-01.2024]
403 Correspondence — With Whom Held; Customer Number Practice [R-01.2024]
404 [Reserved]
405 Interviews With Patent Practitioner Not of Record [R-01.2024]
406 Death of Patent Practitioner [R-11.2013]
407 Suspended or Excluded Patent Practitioner [R-11.2013]
408 Interviews With Patent Practitioner of Record [R-10.2019]
409 Death, Legal Incapacity, or Unavailability of Inventor [R-11.2013]
410 Representations to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office [R-07.2022]
501 Filing Papers With the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office [R-01.2024]
502 Depositing Correspondence [R-01.2024]
503 Application Number and Filing Receipt [R-01.2024]
504 Assignment of Application for Examination [R-07.2022]
505 Date of Receipt Stamp [R-01.2024]
506 Completeness of Original Application [R-07.2022]
507 Drawing Review in the Office of Patent Application Processing [R-07.2015]
508 Distribution [R-07.2015]
509 Payment of Fees [R-01.2024]
510 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Business Hours [R-07.2022]
511 Postal Service Interruptions and Emergencies [R-01.2024]
512 Certificate of Mailing or Transmission [R-01.2024]
513 Deposit as Priority Mail Express® with U.S. Postal Service [R-01.2024]
601 Content of Provisional and Nonprovisional Applications [R-07.2022]
602 Oaths and Declarations [R-11.2013]
603 Supplemental Oath or Declaration [R-07.2015]
604 Substitute Statements [R-10.2019]
605 Applicant [R-11.2013]
606 Title of Invention [R-10.2019]
607 Filing Fee [R-01.2024]
608 Disclosure [R-11.2013]
609 Information Disclosure Statement [R-01.2024]
701 Statutory Authority for Examination [R-10.2019]
702 Requisites of the Application [R-07.2015]
703 [Reserved]
704 Search and Requirements for Information [R-08.2012]
705 Patentability Reports [R-08.2012]
706 Rejection of Claims [R-07.2015]
707 Examiner’s Letter or Action [R-01.2024]
708 Order of Examination [R-01.2024]
709 Suspension of Action [R-01.2024]
710 Period for Reply [R-07.2022]
711 Abandonment of Patent Application [R-07.2015]
712 [Reserved]
713 Interviews [R-07.2022]
714 Amendments, Applicant’s Action [R-07.2022]
715 Swearing Behind a Reference — Affidavit or Declaration Under 37 CFR 1.131(a) [R-01.2024]
716 Affidavits or Declarations Under 37 CFR 1.132 and Other Evidence Traversing Rejections [R-07.2022]
717 Prior Art Exceptions under AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1) and (2) [R-07.2022]
718 Affidavit or Declaration to Disqualify Commonly Owned Patent as Prior Art, 37 CFR 1.131(c) [R-10.2019]
719 File Wrapper [R-07.2015]
720 Public Use Proceedings [R-07.2015]
724 Trade Secret, Proprietary, and Protective Order Materials [R-08.2012]
801 Introduction [R-07.2015]
802 Basis for Restriction Practice in Statute and Rules [R-07.2015]
803 Restriction — When Proper [R-07.2022]
804 Definition of Double Patenting [R-07.2022]
805 Effect of Improper Joinder in Patent [R-07.2015]
806 Determination of Distinctness or Independence of Claimed Inventions [R-08.2012]
807 Patentability Report Practice Has No Effect on Restriction Practice [R-08.2012]
808 Reasons for Insisting Upon Restriction [R-07.2022]
809 Linking Claims [R-08.2012]
810 Action on the Merits [R-07.2015]
811 Time for Making Requirement [R-07.2022]
812 Who Should Make the Requirement [R-07.2022]
813 [Reserved]
814 Indicate Exactly How Application Is To Be Restricted [R-07.2022]
815 Make Requirement Complete [R-07.2022]
816 [Reserved]
817 Outline of Letter for Restriction Requirement [R-07.2022]
818 Election and Reply [R-07.2022]
819 Office Generally Does Not Permit Shift [R-07.2022]
820 [Reserved]
821 Treatment of Claims Held To Be Drawn to Nonelected Inventions [R-07.2022]
822 Claims to Inventions That Are Not Patentably Distinct in Plural Applications of Same Applicant or Assignee [R-07.2022]
823 Unity of Invention Under the Patent Cooperation Treaty [R-07.2015]
901 Prior Art [R-08.2012]
902 Search Tools and Classification Information [R-07.2022]
903 Classification in USPC [R-07.2022]
904 How to Search [R-07.2022]
905 Cooperative Patent Classification [R-07.2015]
906 International Classification of Patents for Inventions [R-07.2015]
907 Locarno Classification Designations [R-07.2015]
908 [Reserved]
909 Routing and Docketing of Applications [R-07.2022]
Appendix AI - Administrative Instructions Under the PCT
Appendix I - [Reserved]
Appendix II - List of Decisions Cited
Appendix P - Paris Convention
Appendix t
35 U.S.C.
37 CFR
Change summary
Foreword
Form Paragraphs
Subject Matter Index A
Introduction
Manual of PATENT EXAMINING PROCEDURE
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