Patentlyo iconPatentlyoSep 29, 2026

Tie Goes to the Applicant: The USPTO’s SMED Flowchart

A new USPTO memo adds a flowchart for reviewing Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations, a SMED filing code, and a nod to disinterested declarants.

Tie Goes to the Applicant: The USPTO’s SMED Flowchart

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