How does 37 CFR 1.141(b) relate to restriction requirements in patent applications?
37 CFR 1.141(b) is a regulation that specifically addresses restriction requirements in patent applications containing claims to multiple categories of inventions. The MPEP 806.05(i) references this regulation: “37 CFR 1.141 Different inventions in one national application. ***** (b) Where claims to all three categories, product, process of making, and process of use, are included in…
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