MPEP § 818.02 — Election Other Than Express (Annotated Rules)
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 818.02, 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.
Election Other Than Express
This section addresses Election Other Than Express. Primary authority: 37 CFR 818.02(d).
Key Rules
Permitted Actions (1)
Election may be made in ways other than by explicitly or expressly identifying the elected invention or in reply to a requirement as set forth in MPEP § 818.02(a) and § 818.02(d).
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| – | 37 CFR § 818.02(d) |
| – | MPEP § 818.02(a) |
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 § 818.02 — Election Other Than Express
Source: USPTO818.02 Election Other Than Express [R-07.2015]
Election may be made in ways other than by explicitly or expressly identifying the elected invention or in reply to a requirement as set forth in MPEP § 818.02(a) and § 818.02(d).