Revised Utility Examination Guidelines, Request for Comments

Name: Revised Utility Examination Guidelines, Request for Comments
Cite: 64 Fed. Reg. 71440
Year: 1999
Bluebook cite: Patent and Trademark Office, Revised Utility Examination Guidelines, Request for Comments, 64 Fed. Reg. 71440 (Dec. 21, 1999).
Author: PTO
URL: 64 Fed. Reg. 71440
Item Type: article
Summary: The revision made in 1999 requires a well-established utility, despite what the applicant claims. The revision also requires the applicant to prove a specific and substantial utility and requires the applicant to prove credibility. If these elements were not met, then the PTO would have to reject the application.