What are the requirements for listing U.S. patents in an Information Disclosure Statement?
When listing U.S. patents in an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS), the following requirements must be met:
- List each patent by document number
- Include the name of the patentee
- Provide the issue date
According to MPEP 609.04(a): Each U.S. patent listed in an information disclosure statement must be identified by patentee, patent number, and issue date.
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