How does the USPTO count items of information in a supplemental examination request?

The USPTO has specific guidelines for counting items of information in a supplemental examination request, as outlined in MPEP 2809: The Office counts the number of items presented, not the number of issues raised or grounds for consideration. A single reference raising multiple issues under different statutes (e.g., 35 U.S.C. 102, 103, and 112) is…

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