How does the USPTO handle petitions challenging the appropriateness of 37 CFR 1.105 requirements?

How does the USPTO handle petitions challenging the appropriateness of 37 CFR 1.105 requirements? The USPTO handles petitions challenging the appropriateness of 37 CFR 1.105 requirements based on the stage of prosecution. According to MPEP 704.14(c): If the petition argues that the requirement is not appropriate for the stage of prosecution that the application was…

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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 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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