How are models and exhibits disposed of after patent prosecution?
After patent prosecution, the disposal of models and exhibits follows these guidelines:
- The applicant may be called upon to reclaim them.
- They may be disposed of as the Director shall determine.
MPEP 715.07(d) states: Upon termination of prosecution, model and exhibit rooms will dispose of the exhibits in accordance with instructions from the deciding official. When a letter is mailed to the applicant requesting the reclamation of the exhibits within a specified time, failure to comply will be taken without further reminders as authorization to dispose of the exhibits.
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