What is the proper way to cite a U.S. patent document in a USPTO office action?
When citing a U.S. patent document in a USPTO office action, examiners should follow these guidelines: Include the name of the inventor(s) Provide the patent number State the issue date (or publication date for pre-grant publications) Specify relevant pages, columns, lines, or claim numbers The MPEP 707.05 states: “If a U.S. patent application publication is…
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