What is Form Paragraph 8.16 used for in patent examination?

Form Paragraph 8.16 is used by patent examiners when making restriction requirements between subcombinations that are usable together. MPEP 806.05(d) provides the text of this form paragraph, which includes: A statement that the inventions are related as subcombinations disclosed as usable together in a single combination An explanation of how the subcombinations are distinct An…

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