What is the purpose of C* designations in patent application classification?
C* designations play a crucial role in the classification of patent applications at the USPTO. According to MPEP 909.01(b): “Every nonprovisional utility application, new or amended, and including the drawings, if any, when first received by the USPTO must be fully classified and have C* designations assigned to those CPC symbols on the application that…
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C* designations refer to Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) symbols used to classify patent applications. These designations play a crucial role in the automated routing of applications to appropriate examiners. According to MPEP 909.01(a): “…the assigned examiner may submit a classification challenge to have a C* designation added and/or a C* designation removed.” C* designations represent…
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