MPEP § 2902 — Definitions (Annotated Rules)
§2902 Definitions
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 2902, 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.
Definitions
This section addresses Definitions.
Key Rules
Hague Definitions
Definitions of relevant terms are set forth in 35 U.S.C. 381, 37 CFR 1.9 and 1.1001, Article 1 of the Hague Agreement, and Rule 1 of the Common Regulations Under the 1999 Act and the 1960 Act of the Hague Agreement.
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| Hague Definitions | 35 U.S.C. § 381 |
| Hague Definitions | 37 CFR § 1.9 |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
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Official MPEP § 2902 — Definitions
Source: USPTO2902 Definitions [R-07.2015]
Definitions of relevant terms are set forth in 35 U.S.C. 381, 37 CFR 1.9 and 1.1001, Article 1 of the Hague Agreement, and Rule 1 of the Common Regulations Under the 1999 Act and the 1960 Act of the Hague Agreement.
As used in MPEP Chapter 2900, “Article” means an article of the Hague Agreement; “Rule,” when capitalized, means a rule under the Common Regulations Under the 1999 Act and the 1960 Act of the Hague Agreement; and “Administrative Instruction” means the Administrative Instruction for the Application of the Hague Agreement referred to in Rule 34.