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What are the different types of Secrecy Orders?

There are three types of Secrecy Orders, each with a different scope:n
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  1. Type I – Secrecy Order and Permit for Foreign Filing in Certain Countries
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  2. Type II – Secrecy Order and Permit for Disclosing Classified Information
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  3. Type III – General Secrecy Order
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nThe Type I order permits filing in certain countries with security agreements, Type II allows classified or classifiable disclosure, and Type III prevents disclosure without written consent from the Commissioner. (MPEP 120 Section I)
Topics: MPEP 120-Secrecy Orders, Patent Law
Tags: classified information, disclosure restrictions, foreign filing permit, MPEP 120, secrecy order types
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