Can patent practitioners rely on information from reserved MPEP sections?

Patent practitioners should not rely on information from reserved MPEP sections, as these sections do not contain any official guidance or information. A reserved section, such as MPEP 404, is essentially a placeholder and does not provide any substantive content. Practitioners should instead:

• Refer to active, non-reserved sections of the MPEP
• Consult the most recent USPTO guidelines and notices
• Stay updated on changes to patent laws and regulations
• Seek guidance from official USPTO sources when needed

It’s important to always use the most current and official information when dealing with patent matters.