Can an examiner require information about foreign applications under MPEP 704.10?

Can an examiner require information about foreign applications under MPEP 704.10? Yes, an examiner can require information about foreign applications under MPEP 704.10. This authority extends to requesting details about related foreign patent applications and their prosecution history. The MPEP specifically states: “Information which may be required includes … copies of, or information about, foreign…

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What types of information can an examiner require under MPEP 704.10?

What types of information can an examiner require under MPEP 704.10? Under MPEP 704.10, an examiner can require various types of information from an applicant. These include: Technical information known to the applicant concerning the invention Commercial information regarding the invention or its development Prior art that may be material to patentability Factual information about…

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