What is the Scientific and Technical Information Center (STIC) and how does it assist patent examiners?

The Scientific and Technical Information Center (STIC) is a vital resource for patent examiners at the USPTO. According to MPEP 902: “The Scientific and Technical Information Center (STIC) provides technical literature, foreign patents, and database searching for patent examiners.” The STIC assists patent examiners in several ways: Literature Access: Provides access to a vast collection…

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