Patent Bar Mpep Q & A Podcast

Question: What are the most common basis for filing a reissue application? Answer: The most common bases for filing a reissue application are: the claims are too narrow or too broad; the disclosure contains inaccuracies; applicant failed to or incorrectly claimed foreign priority; and applicant failed to make reference to or incorrectly made reference to prior copending applications. Chapter Details: The answer to this question can be found in chapter 1400 of the MPEP. This chapter covers correction of patents. The answer is from the 9th Edition, Revision 08.2017. Depending on future changes to the MPEP, the question and answer… The post MPEP Q & A 163: What are the Most Common Basis for Filing a Reissue Application? appeared first on Patent Education Series.