Does the USPTO return or preserve the computer readable form (CRF) submitted on read-only optical discs?
No, the USPTO does not permanently preserve or return computer readable forms (CRFs) submitted on read-only optical discs. The MPEP clearly states: The Office does not desire to be bound by a requirement to permanently preserve computer readable forms submitted on read-only optical disc(s) for support, priority or correction purposes. Thus, once use of the…
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