Patent Bar Mpep Q & A Podcast

Question: What should a substantial new question of patentability not be based upon? Answer: A substantial new question cannot be based upon: prior art expressly relied upon by the examiner during the prosecution prior art which was actually discussed Chapter Details: The answer to this question can be found in chapter 2200 of the MPEP. This chapter covers the Citation of Prior Art and Ex Parte Reexamination of Patents. The answer is from the 9th Edition, Revision 07.2015. Depending on future changes to the MPEP, the question and answer may or may not be applicable in later Editions or revisions.… The post MPEP Q & A 20: Details of Substantial New Question of Patentability appeared first on Patent Education Series.