How are multiple CPC groups selected when they cover an invention equally well?
When multiple CPC groups cover an invention equally well, the selection is based on specific rules: Last Place Priority Rule (LPPR): Select the group lowest in the scheme. First Place Priority Rule (FPPR): Select the group highest in the scheme. If neither LPPR nor FPPR apply: Classify in each group. According to MPEP 905.03(b): “When…
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