What is the PTO-892 form and when is it used?

The PTO-892 form, also known as the ‘Notice of References Cited,’ is an official document used by patent examiners to cite references during the examination process. According to MPEP 707.05(d): “…such reference shall be cited by the examiner in the usual manner using a form PTO-892, ‘Notice of References Cited’…” This form is used when…

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What is the Notice of References Cited (PTO-892) form?

The Notice of References Cited (PTO-892) is a separate form attached to the applicant’s copy of the Office action. It lists the references cited by the examiner during the examination of the patent application. According to MPEP 707: The list of references cited appears on a separate form, Notice of References Cited, PTO-892 (copy in…

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