How should examiners handle lengthy citations on the PTO-892 form?
Examiners should follow these steps when dealing with lengthy citations on the PTO-892 form: Confirm that the entire citation appears on the form after completing the OC reference entry. If the citation doesn’t fit within one box, continue it into the next box. Clearly indicate that the citation is being continued into the next box.…
Read MoreWhat are common scenarios where citations may be too lengthy for the PTO-892 form?
The most common scenario where citations may be too lengthy for the PTO-892 form is with URLs (Uniform Resource Locators). As stated in MPEP 707.05(f): “This scenario occurs commonly with URLs.” URLs can often be very long, especially for specific web pages or documents, making them difficult to fit within a single box on the…
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