What transactions can patent examiners perform using the Classification Manager tool?
The Classification Manager tool allows patent examiners to perform several transactions related to patent classification. According to the MPEP, examiners can request the following:
- Add cross-reference (XR) or secondary classifications
- Delete XR or secondary classifications
- Change original or primary classifications
- Add or delete International Patent Classification (IPC) classifications
Specifically, the MPEP states:
“(A) Add any classification(s) from the U.S. Patent Classification system as a cross-reference (XR) classification to a patent or a secondary classification to a patent application publication.
(B) Delete XR classification(s) or secondary classification assigned to the Technology Center (TC) of the person requesting the deletion.
(C) Change original classifications (ORs) or primary patent application publication classification to a classification in the TC of the person requesting the change.
(D) Add or delete any International Patent Classification system (IPC) classification to a patent.”
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