What types of information can be requested in a requirement for information?

A requirement for information under 37 CFR 1.105 can request various types of information, including: Citations and copies of individual art references Identification of whole collections of art Answers to specific questions Factual information known to the applicant Information about the existence of specific documents Stipulations of facts The MPEP provides specific form paragraphs for…

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What types of information can be requested in a requirement for information?

A requirement for information under 37 CFR 1.105 can request various types of information, including: Citations and copies of individual art references Identification of whole collections of art Answers to specific questions Stipulations of facts Information about the existence of specific documents or other pieces of information Lists of keywords for searching Citations to electronically…

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What is the purpose of a Requirement for Information under 37 CFR 1.105?

What is the purpose of a Requirement for Information under 37 CFR 1.105? A Requirement for Information under 37 CFR 1.105 serves several important purposes in patent examination: To obtain information needed for proper examination of the application To clarify the record and address inconsistencies To gather information not readily available to the examiner As…

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