What happens if an incorrect citation of a reference is discovered in a patent application?
When an incorrect citation of a reference is discovered in a patent application, the action taken depends on who discovers the error: If discovered by the applicant: The applicant should notify the Office. As stated in MPEP 707.05(g), “Where an error in citation of a reference is brought to the attention of the Office by…
Read MoreHow should foreign patents be cited in an Information Disclosure Statement?
When citing foreign patents in an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS), you must include: The country or patent office that issued the patent The patent number The name of the patentee The date of issuance The pages, columns, lines, or paragraph numbers where relevant passages or figures appear The MPEP 609.04(a) states: Each foreign patent or…
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