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What is IDS Filing and When Should You do it?

Posted on October 16, 2019May 7, 2024 by smartids

When it comes to the preparation and filing of a patent application, you might come across the term “ IDS Filing ”. Amongst 100 different things that you must oversee, this is a simple, yet very crucial part of your application. But, what is IDS? How do you file it? “IDS” stands for Information Disclosure[…]

When & How to File IDS?

Posted on June 10, 2019May 7, 2024 by smartids

At every stage of patent prosecution, the applicant needs to disclose the relevant information found in the patent application/invention. Here comes the need to understand and learn about the time periods and procedure to file IDS. According to the U.S. patent law, 37 C.F.R. 1.56 USPTO (Duty to disclose information material to patentability) states that[…]