¶ 7.57    Affidavit or Declaration Under 37 CFR 1.131: Ineffective- Heading

The [1] filed on [2] under 37 CFR 1.131  has been considered but is ineffective to overcome the [3] reference.

Examiner Note:

1. In bracket 1, insert either --affidavit-- or --declaration--.

2. This form paragraph must be followed by one or more of form paragraphs 7.58 to 7.63 or a paragraph setting forth proper basis for the insufficiency, such as failure to establish acts performed in this country, or that the scope of the declaration or affidavit is not commensurate with the scope of the claim(s).