How should examiners cite foreign language documents and their translations in office actions?

When citing foreign language documents and their translations in office actions, examiners should follow the guidance provided in MPEP 901.05(d): “When citing a foreign language document as a reference in an Office action, the examiner should list the foreign language document on the form PTO-892, “Notice of References Cited” in the normal manner, and should…

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What are the best practices for citing Internet sources in patent office actions?

What are the best practices for citing Internet sources in patent office actions? When citing Internet sources in patent office actions, examiners should follow best practices to ensure clarity and reproducibility. According to MPEP 904.02(c): “The bibliographic information (author, title, date of publication, publisher, Internet address, etc.) for an Internet source should be provided in…

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