規則132宣誓供述書の作成方法:Ex parte Eidschun事件から学ぶ重要ポイント

Method for Creating Declaration Statements According to Rule 132: An In-Depth Guide from the Ex parte Eidschun Case on Effective Rebuttal Strategies Against Obviousness Rejections in U.S. Patent Practice. Discusses specific methods derived from key rulings in the Ex parte Eidschun case concerning the essential elements of Rule 132 declaration statements as effective rebuttal tools against obviousness rejections in U.S. patent practice. Focuses on three crucial requirements – comparison with the closest prior art, demonstrating unexpected results, and coherence with claim scope – and provides detailed explanations of considerations across various technical fields such as chemistry, materials, machinery, electrical engineering, electronics, medicine, and biotechnology. Offers practical insights on presenting experimental data effectively, utilizing expert testimony, and other concrete best practices tailored to real-world applications. Drawing on the latest PTAB decisions, this article will serve as a practical guide for patent practitioners seeking to create compelling declaration statements.

米国特許実務における自明性の拒絶理由に対する効果的な反論手段として重要な規則132宣誓供述書について、Ex parte Eidschun事件の重要な判断から得られる具体的な作成方法を解説します。最も近い先行技術との比較、予期せぬ効果の立証、クレーム範囲との整合性という3つの重要要件を中心に、化学・材料、機械、電気・電子、医薬・バイオテクノロジーなど各技術分野における考慮事項や、実験データの効果的な提示方法、専門家の証言の活用など、実務に即した具体的なベストプラクティスを詳しく解説していきます。PTABの最新判断を踏まえた本稿は、特許実務家が説得力のある宣誓供述書を作成する上で、実践的な指針となるでしょう。