MPEP § 719.03 — Classification During Examination (Annotated Rules)
§719.03 Classification During Examination
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 719.03, 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.
Classification During Examination
This section addresses Classification During Examination.
Key Rules
Patent Classification Systems
When a new application is received in a Technology Center, the classification of the application and the initials or name of the examiner who will examine it or other assigned docket designation are noted in the application file. See also MPEP § 909.01(b).
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| Patent Classification Systems | MPEP § 909.01(b) |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
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Official MPEP § 719.03 — Classification During Examination
Source: USPTO719.03 Classification During Examination [R-07.2022]
When a new application is received in a Technology Center, the classification of the application and the initials or name of the examiner who will examine it or other assigned docket designation are noted in the application file. See also MPEP § 909.01(b).