What is the significance of MPEP § 1302.12 in relation to reference citations?
MPEP 707.05(c) refers to MPEP § 1302.12 in the context of citing references: See MPEP § 1302.12. MPEP § 1302.12 provides guidance on listing references on the patent. This section is particularly relevant when preparing an application for issuance as a patent. It ensures that all pertinent references are properly documented and available for future…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of Form PTO-892 in patent examination?
Form PTO-892, also known as the “Notice of References Cited,” is used by patent examiners to list the identifying data of citations when referencing them for the first time in a patent examination. As stated in MPEP 707.05(c): In citing references for the first time, the identifying data of the citation should be placed on…
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