FAQs Patent Questions
Question:If two applications are filled for the same patentable invention the Office will determine who is entitled to the patent
Answer: Occasionally two or more applications are filed by different inventors claiming substantially the same patentable invention. The patent can only be granted to one of them, and a proceeding known as an “interference” is instituted by the Office to determine who is the first inventor and entitled to the patent.
Question:All submitted drawings must be drawn on strong, white, smooth, non-shiny paper
Answer:
Drawings submitted to the Office must be made on paper which is flexible, strong, white, smooth, non-shiny, and durable. All sheets must be reasonably free from cracks, creases, and folds. Only one side of the sheet may be used for the drawing.
Question:Original,Currently amended,Canceled, Previously presented,New, Not Entered and Withdrawn are the seven permissible status identifiers
Answer:
The seven permissible status identifiers set forth in 37 CFR 1.121(c) are: (Original), (Currently amended), (Canceled), (Previously presented), (New), (Not entered), and (Withdrawn). (Withdrawn-currently amended) is also acceptable.
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