What types of patent applications are exempt from 18-month publication?
According to MPEP 1120, several types of patent applications are exempt from the 18-month publication rule. These include: Provisional applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(b) Design applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 171 International design applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 385 Reissue applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 251 Additionally, applications may not be published if they…
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