Questions tagged [examination]
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Does the classification process of an innovation have to be done by an examiner before he/she select the prior art that'd form an objection on novelty
Good Day to all. I am being challenged by an IP Australia examiner that my innovation lacks subject matter. The examiner however never did classification proceding and presents 4 bits of prior art ...
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When would a reference listed on the patent not be considered for determination of prior art?
In a US patent (re)examination, under what circumstances would a reference not be considered for the determination of prior art, when that reference is cited by the examiner, appears on the front page ...
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