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Q. I am aware of 37 CFR 1.176(b) which permits divisional reissue application. But I don't understand the 'divisional of reissue application' as mentioned in 1451 MPEP. It would be very helpful if anyone clarify me the legal consequences between divisional reissue application and divisional of reissue application. Thanks in advance posted Thursday 30 of August 2012 by Balaji A. This is a very specific question. Nevertheless, I believe this has something to do whether the parent application is still pendin... view tags: permits, divisional, reissue, application

Q. If more than one person works to create an invention, will equal rights be granted to everyone for a patent? posted Monday 20 of August 2012 by Cenk A. Yes, generally speaking, depending on where you are, given that such things are controlled by local state (of the US) or national ... view tags: equal, rights, granted, patent, invention

Q. If in my invention I use automated guided vehicle (AGV), which is commercially popular and developed technology, should I disclose every little detail how to create and to use such vehicle(it is very difficult to do)? Or can I only disclose general principles how to operate carry out such vehicle and specifics of such vehicle that are present only in my invention? Would such (2nd) disclosure be sufficient? The invention combines few technologies(one them is AGV), and they alltogether perform useful function (this function provides benefits for users, by solving existing problem, a technical solution to rather organizational problem). posted Thursday 9 of August 2012 by Theodore A. Yes, it is not necessary to describe the prior art in detail, but instead you can refer to a prior art patent or other detailed de... view tags: disclose, general, patent, idea, principles

Q. Can someone obtain a worldwide patent? posted Monday 30 of July 2012 by Rob A. No, there is no worldwide patent. The closest thing is an international patent application which is valid for most countries exce... view tags: worldwide, global, patent, world, register, apply

Q. What exactly is the purpose of claims in a patent application and how important are they? posted Sunday 22 of July 2012 by Jeff A. The claims are all important in a granted patent as they define your legal rights to sue others who make a device or perform a pro... view tags: claim, patent, application, important

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