QUESTION
Does the us patent office really do Thier due diligence and check for similar patents that may be at conflict with mine before approving it?
Asked on Nov 26th, 2013 on Intellectual Property - New York
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Absolutely. The USPTO is quite proficient in this area.
Answered on Dec 04th, 2013 at 8:26 AM
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Yes. Their search is directed to prior US patents and published US patent applications primarily. foreign patents secondarily and other references on rare occasions.
Answered on Nov 26th, 2013 at 8:55 AM