How are Abstracts and Abbreviatures cited in patent references?

Abstracts and Abbreviatures are cited in patent references as follows: They are listed under ‘Other References’ in citations. The citation format includes the author’s name, type of document (abstract or abbreviature), serial number, filing date, publication details, and classification if available. The MPEP provides this example citation format: Brown, (abstract or abbreviature) of Serial No.…

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How should patent examiners treat different types of references in their citations?

According to MPEP 707.05(c), patent examiners should not differentiate between references used for rejection and those considered pertinent but not used as a basis for rejection. The manual states: No distinction is to be made between references on which a claim is rejected and those formerly referred to as “pertinent.” This guidance ensures that all…

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How are examiner-cited references distinguished on a patent?

For patents printed after January 1, 2001, the USPTO distinguishes between citations from information disclosure statements and those cited by the examiner. According to the MPEP: The citations cited by the examiner on a form PTO-892 will be marked with an asterisk. This distinction allows readers to easily identify which references were provided by the…

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