What is the agreement between the USPTO and INPADOC, and how does it benefit examiners?
The USPTO has a special agreement with the International Patent Documentation Center (INPADOC), which is now part of the European Patent Office. According to MPEP 901.07: The Office enjoys cost effective rates for INPADOC due to an agreement between the Office and the International Patent Documentation Center (now part of the European Patent Office) negotiated…
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