What are the key components for citing patent documents in international search reports?
When citing patent documents in international search reports, examiners must include several key components as per MPEP 1851: The two-letter country code of the issuing or publishing entity The standard code identifying the kind of patent document The document number The name of the patentee or applicant The publication date Relevant page numbers, columns, lines,…
Read MoreWhat authority does the Director of International Patent Legal Administration have over international search reports?
The Director of International Patent Legal Administration has significant authority over matters related to international search reports. This includes: Deciding petitions to review the refusal to accord a filing date to an international application Deciding matters in international applications related to a refusal to accord an international filing date or a filing date different from…
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