Q) National Stage by Fax (10.03.15p)

April 12, 2010

Recent test takers report that question #15 from the October 2003 (PM) test is in the patent bar exam database. 15. Applicant filed an international patent application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) designating the United States. A copy of the international application has not been submitted to the USPTO by the International Bureau. The deadline […]

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Q) Product-by-Process Claims (10.03.13p)

April 12, 2010

Recent test takers report that question #13 from the October 2003 (PM) test is in the patent bar exam database. 13. On January 2, 2001, a registered practitioner filed a patent application with the USPTO for inventor Beck. The application includes a specification and a single claim to the invention which reads as follows: 1. […]

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Q) Broadening Reissue (10.03.11p)

April 10, 2010

Recent test takers report that question #11 from the October 2003 (PM) test is in the patent bar exam database. 11. A U.S. patent was granted on May 8, 2001 to five inventors. The five inventors assigned their entire patent rights to Q Company. Q Company needs to file a reissue application to broaden the […]

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Q) Diligence (10.03.8p)

April 10, 2010

Recent test takers report that question #8 from the October 2003 (PM) test is in the patent bar exam database. 8. With respect to establishing “reasonable diligence” for under 35 USC 102(g), which of the following statements is or are in accordance with the patent laws, rules and procedures as related in the MPEP? (1) The inventor […]

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Q) Anticipation / Inherency (10.03.7p)

April 10, 2010

Recent test takers report that question #7 from the October 2003 (PM) test is in the patent bar exam database. 7. The claimed invention in a patent application is directed to an explosive composition “comprising 60-90% solid ammonium nitrate, and 10-40% water-in-oil in which sufficient aeration is entrapped to enhance sensitivity to a substantial degree.” […]

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Q) Invitation to Correct PCT Application (10.03.4p)

April 10, 2010

Recent takers report that question #4 from the October 2003 (PM) test is in the patent bar exam question database. 4. A registered practitioner files an international application submission that includes a description, claims and drawings in the United States Receiving Office (RO/US) on Wednesday, January 8, 2003. The submission did not include the required request, international […]

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