USPTO Issues Final Rule with Respect to Preissuance Submissions by Third Parties

One of the provisions of the America Invents Act establishes a mechanism for third parties to submit documentation to the USPTO during the application review process, which will be considered and included in the record.  This provision takes effect on September 16, 2012.

The final rule published in the Federal Register on July 17 identifies teh requirements for such submission.

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