MPEP § 901 — Prior Art (Annotated Rules)
§901 Prior Art
USPTO MPEP version: BlueIron's Update: 2025-12-31
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 901, 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.
Prior Art
This section addresses Prior Art.
Key Rules
Topic
Examiner's Action (37 CFR 1.104)
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Requirement for Examiner's Action Under 1.104(a)(1)
Note:
The rule requires that examiners follow specific actions under 37 CFR 1.104(a)(1) as outlined in MPEP § 707.
Note 37 CFR 1.104(a)(1) in MPEP § 707. See also MPEP § 2121 – § 2129.
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Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| Examiner's Action (37 CFR 1.104) | 35 U.S.C. § 2129 |
| Examiner's Action (37 CFR 1.104) | 37 CFR § 1.104(a)(1) |
| Examiner's Action (37 CFR 1.104) | MPEP § 2121 |
| Examiner's Action (37 CFR 1.104) | MPEP § 707 |
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 — Prior Art
Source: USPTO901 Prior Art [R-08.2012]
Note 37 CFR 1.104(a)(1) in MPEP § 707. See also MPEP § 2121– § 2129.