What is the significance of Ex parte Benke in relation to restriction requirements?
Ex parte Benke is a significant case in patent law that supports the practice of issuing multiple restriction requirements. MPEP 811.02 cites this case: “Ex parte Benke, 1904 C.D. 63, 108 OG 1588 (Comm’r Pat. 1904).” This case, decided by the Commissioner of Patents in 1904, established the precedent that allows patent examiners to issue…
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