How does MPEP 901 guide patent examiners in their prior art search?
While MPEP 901 itself is brief, it provides crucial guidance to patent examiners for their prior art search by referencing other key sections of the MPEP. The section states: “Note 37 CFR 1.104(a)(1) in MPEP § 707. See also MPEP § 2121 – § 2129.“ This guidance directs examiners to: Review MPEP § 707, which…
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