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• A written, sworn statement that includes facts in support of the patentability of an invention. Under U.S. rules, an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.131 is used to "swearing behind" a reference and an affidavit or declaration under 37 CFR 1.132 is used in traversing a rejection. See Declaration. MPEP 715, MPEP 716.

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  affidavit. (n.d.). Glossary of Patent Terms. Retrieved March 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affidavit.

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  affidavit. www.webpatent.com. Glossary of Patent Terms. Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D.. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affidavit (accessed: March 28, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "affidavit." Glossary of Patent Terms. Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D.. 28 March. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affidavit.

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