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When did the 35 U.S.C. 102(e) dates stop being printed on patents? FAQ
A 35 U.S.C. 102(e) rejection was made based on a US patent application publication in an application filed before 11/29/00. After the applicant had argued that such reference was not available as a prior art under 35 U.S.C. 102(e) as amended by AIPA (befo FAQ
If an application has been allowed, but has not yet issued as a patent, and a rejection now can be made using a reference that becomes available as prior art under the amended 35 U.S.C. 102(e), can the examiner withdraw the application from issue? FAQ
If a reference became material to the patentability of the claims in view of the amended 35 U.S.C. 102(e), could the applicant make a statement under 37 CFR 1.97(e)(2) when submitting such reference in an IDS under 37 CFR 1.97(c) or (d) even though the re FAQ
Can a reference available as prior art under the amended 35 U.S.C. 102(e) be disqualified under 35 U.S.C. 103(c) if such reference is used in a 103(a) rejection? FAQ
Does this change in the law mean that the 35 U.S.C. 371(c)(1), (2) and (4) date is "no longer a US filing date?" FAQ
What is meant by the "National Stage" of an international application (IA)? FAQ
I have a patent application that was filed prior to November 29, 2000 (or claims benefit or priority to an application filed prior to November 29, 2000). Does the revised 35 U.S.C. 102(e) apply to this patent application? FAQ
What is the full title of the act that recently revised 35 U.S.C. 102(e) and 374, and where can I locate a copy of it? FAQ
I received a decision dismissing my request for prioritized examination for a request for continued examination. May I file a petition if I think the decision is not proper? May I file a second request for prioritized examination? FAQ