Duty of Disclosure and Consistency Requirements for Patent Applicants

Life sciences attorneys must understand the PTO’s duty of candor and good faith because failure to satisfy the duty can have dire consequences, including a holding of patent unenforceability. This practice note includes practical guidance for complying with the duty of disclosure rules.

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