Exam Questions

Q19) Germany – PCT / Patent Term (MPEP 1800)

May 19, 2007

One question asked about a PCT application that was filed in Germany before Nov 29, 2000 (95 or 96) and asked when to measure the US patent term (I hope it was from the date of the PCT application and not when it entered the national stage). 2701 Patent Term […] INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS A patent […]

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Q) PCT Publication (which old test is this from?)

May 18, 2007

Test takers report that MPEP Chapter 1800, PCT, is tested heavily on the Prometric Patent Bar Exam. Experiencing 3-4 questions on this topic is common and some test takers report as many as 10-15 questions (most likely some are beta questions). Publication A test taker reports a question about publication of a PCT application under […]

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Q) Best Mode

May 17, 2007

One question about best mode. One of the answer choices is: If applicant doesn’t designate a best mode, but puts forth several embodiment – the application does not require a statement which specifically points out the best mode. 2165.01 Considerations Relevant to Best Mode […]III. DESIGNATION AS BEST MODE IS NOT REQUIRED There is no […]

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Supplemental Oath (10.03.26a)

May 16, 2007

Oct ’03 AM Q#26 Question when is a supplemental oath or declaration treated as an amendment? Answer: After Notice of Allowance in reissue application. 714.16 Amendment After Notice of Allowance, 37 CFR 1.312 […] With the exception of a supplemental oath or declaration submitted in a reissue, a supplemental oath or declaration is not treated […]

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Q) Trade Secret Question (MPEP 700, Trade Secret)

May 15, 2007

Question on Trade secret, Proprietary, protective order materials. It seems the answer is easily found in MPEP 724. 724 Trade Secret, Proprietary, and Protective Order Materials […] That wherever possible, trade secret law and patent laws should be administered in such manner that the former will not deter an inventor from seeking the benefit of […]

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Q) Submitting Tables on CD-ROM

May 14, 2007

Question on submitting 52 tables in CD-ROM. 52 tables were divided into two portions; 1-26 and 27-52. Is this proper? Question about having lots of small tables in your spec. One of the answer choices includes that CD-ROM have to be submitted in duplicate. However, I believe this answer to be misleading because only tables […]

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