What is the correct format for a copyright or mask work notice in a patent application?
The format for copyright or mask work notices in patent applications must be limited to only those elements required by law. According to MPEP 608.01(w): For example, “©1983 John Doe” (17 U.S.C. 401) and “*M* John Doe” (17 U.S.C. 909) would be properly limited and, under current statutes, legally sufficient notices of copyright and mask…
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