What is the Common Citation Document (CCD) application?
The Common Citation Document (CCD) application is a tool that provides a single point of access to citation data for the patent applications of the IP5 Offices. According to MPEP 901.07: “The Common Citation Document (CCD) application allows users to see, in a single location, the prior art cited by the IP5 Offices for the…
Read MoreHow does the Global Dossier Initiative benefit patent examiners?
The Global Dossier Initiative provides significant benefits to patent examiners by facilitating access to file wrapper information from multiple patent offices. According to MPEP 901.07: “The Global Dossier Initiative is a set of business services being developed by the IP5 Offices to modernize the global patent system and deliver benefits to all stakeholders through a…
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