What happens if I don’t follow the USPTO’s guidelines for copyright or mask work notices in my patent application?
If you don’t follow the USPTO’s guidelines for including copyright or mask work notices in your patent application, your application may face objections or refusals. According to MPEP 608.01(w): Any departure from these conditions may result in a refusal to permit the desired inclusion. If the authorization required under condition (C) above does not include…
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