What happens if an erroneous citation is found in a patent application ready for issue?
When an erroneous citation is discovered in a patent application that is otherwise ready for issue, the examiner is required to take specific action. According to MPEP 1302.12: In any application, otherwise ready for issue, in which an erroneous citation has not been formally corrected in an official paper, the examiner is directed to correct…
Read MoreWhat is the process for correcting citation errors in applications ready for issue?
For patent applications that are otherwise ready for issue but contain citation errors, the USPTO has a specific process for correction. As stated in MPEP 707.05(g): In any application otherwise ready for issue, in which the erroneous citation has not been formally corrected in an official paper, the examiner is directed to correct the citation…
Read MoreHow does the USPTO correct citation errors in Office actions?
The USPTO has specific procedures for correcting citation errors in Office actions: A letter correcting the error is sent to the applicant. The period for reply may be restarted. Specific form paragraphs are used to address different types of corrections. According to MPEP 707.05(g), “One or more of form paragraphs 7.81, 7.82, 7.82.01, and 7.83…
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