Exam Questions

Q) Mario Lepieux (4.00.10a/4.00.11a)

August 7, 2008

MPEP 700, Reference is Publication of Applicant’s Own Invention Test takers have noted that Questions #10 & 11 from April 2000 (AM) patent bar exam is in the Prometric database. Please answer questions 10 and 11 based on the following facts. 10. Mario Lepieux was a member of a Canadian national hockey team touring Europe. […]

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RCE During Appeal (10.03.36a)

August 7, 2008

RCE During Appeal (MPEP 700/1200, After Appeal But Before Decision By Board/Withdrawal of Appeal) 10.03.36a Test takers have noted that Question #36 from October 2003 (AM) patent bar exam is in the Prometric database. 36. A registered practitioner filed a patent application in the Office in 1999. Following examination and a final rejection, the practitioner […]

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Q) Claims

August 2, 2008

“I remember there was a question asking if there are three claims which claim 1 is an independent claim and claims 2-3 are dependent claims and the judge affirms the examiner rejection of claim 1, but not claims 2-3, then what is the next process. ” The answer was claim 1 will be cancelled, and […]

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Q) Canadian Patent Agent in the USA (MPEP 400)

August 1, 2008

A question was reported as relating to a Canadian patent agent living in America. The relevant sections to review are: MPEP 402 Power of Attorney – A power of attorney or authorization given to a registered Canadian patent agent, to be valid, must be given by the applicants, all of whom are located in Canada. […]

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Q) Death of inventor before application is filed (MPEP 400)

August 1, 2008

Test takers report a question that dealt with an inventor having possession of an invention prior to death – and whether a legal rep. can file application. The fact pattern looked something like: • A invented a fishing device but passed away before application is filed; • The heir is 13 years old and legally […]

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