MPEP § 713.07 — Exposure of Other Cases (Annotated Rules)
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 713.07, including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Exposure of Other Cases
This section addresses Exposure of Other Cases.
Key Rules
Exceptions & Carve-Outs (1)
Prior to an interview, the examiner should ensure that all files, drawings and other papers, except those necessary in the interview, are out of view. See MPEP § 101.
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| – | MPEP § 101 |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
This is an exact copy of the MPEP from the USPTO. It is here for your reference to see the section in context.
Official MPEP § 713.07 — Exposure of Other Cases
Source: USPTO713.07 Exposure of Other Cases [R-07.2022]
Prior to an interview, the examiner should ensure that all files, drawings and other papers, except those necessary in the interview, are out of view. See MPEP § 101.