What is the Patent Classification Retrieval System (PCRS)?

The Patent Classification Retrieval System (PCRS) is a valuable tool for accessing patent classification information. As described in MPEP 902.03(b): “The Patent Classification Retrieval System (PCRS) provides Original (OR) and Cross-Reference (XR) classification information for individual patents and listings of patents contained in subclasses. This data is updated bimonthly with new issues, withdrawn patents and…

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