What is the Notice of References Cited (PTO-892) form?
The Notice of References Cited (PTO-892) is a separate form attached to the applicant’s copy of the Office action. It lists the references cited by the examiner during the examination of the patent application.
According to MPEP 707: The list of references cited appears on a separate form, Notice of References Cited, PTO-892 (copy in MPEP § 707.05) attached to applicant’s copy of the Office action.
This form is crucial for applicants to understand the prior art considered by the examiner and to address these references in their response or subsequent amendments to the application.
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