What are the requirements for including a copyright or mask work notice in a patent application?

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) allows the inclusion of copyright or mask work notices in design or utility patent applications under specific conditions: The notice must be placed adjacent to the copyrighted or mask work material. The content of the notice must be limited to elements required by law. A specific authorization must…

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Can copyright notices be included in patent applications?

Copyright notices may be included in patent applications under certain conditions: The notice must be placed adjacent to the copyrighted material The content must be limited to required legal elements An authorization statement must be included in the specification Notices in drawings must comply with 37 CFR 1.84(s) As stated in 37 CFR 1.71(d): “A…

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