How are references cited by the examiner in subsequent actions?
When an examiner relies on a reference that was previously mentioned by the applicant in an amendatory paper, the examiner must cite this reference using the standard procedure. The MPEP states: “Where an applicant in an amendatory paper refers to a reference that is subsequently relied upon by the examiner, such reference shall be cited…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of Form PTO-892 in patent examination?
Form PTO-892, also known as the “Notice of References Cited,” is used by patent examiners to list the identifying data of citations when referencing them for the first time in a patent examination. As stated in MPEP 707.05(c): In citing references for the first time, the identifying data of the citation should be placed on…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreWhat 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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