Can a patent owner submit copies of webpages for supplemental examination?

Yes, patent owners can submit copies of webpages for supplemental examination. The MPEP 2809 explicitly mentions “copies of websites” as an acceptable item of information for supplemental examination.

The MPEP states:

“An item of information includes any information which the patent owner believes to be relevant to the patent, including … copies of websites.”

When submitting a webpage, it’s important to include:

• The URL of the webpage
• The date the webpage was accessed
• A clear, legible copy of the relevant content

This allows the USPTO to properly evaluate the information in the context of the patent’s examination history.

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