MPEP § 901.06 — Nonpatent Publications (Annotated Rules)
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 901.06, 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.
Nonpatent Publications
This section addresses Nonpatent Publications. Primary authority: 37 CFR 2128.02.
Key Rules
Permitted Actions (2)
All printed publications may be used as references, the date to be cited being the publication date. See MPEP § 2128 – § 2128.02.
The Scientific and Technical Information Center (STIC) maintains an Electronic Information Center (EIC) or Library in each Technology Center. Copies of non-patent literature can be requested from these facilities. See MPEP § 707.05(e) for information on how to cite such publications.
Definitions & Scope (1)
The Scientific and Technical Information Center (STIC) maintains an Electronic Information Center (EIC) or Library in each Technology Center. Copies of non-patent literature can be requested from these facilities. See MPEP § 707.05(e) for information on how to cite such publications.
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| – | 37 CFR § 2128.02 |
| – | MPEP § 2128 |
| – | MPEP § 707.05(e) |
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 § 901.06 — Nonpatent Publications
Source: USPTO901.06 Nonpatent Publications [R-08.2012]
All printed publications may be used as references, the date to be cited being the publication date. See MPEP § 2128 – § 2128.02.
The Scientific and Technical Information Center (STIC) maintains an Electronic Information Center (EIC) or Library in each Technology Center. Copies of non-patent literature can be requested from these facilities. See MPEP § 707.05(e) for information on how to cite such publications.