How should examiners handle non-static Internet sources in patent searches?
How should examiners handle non-static Internet sources in patent searches? When dealing with non-static Internet sources during patent searches, examiners must take special precautions. The MPEP 904.02(c) provides specific guidance: “If the copy of the Internet source to be cited is not stable, the examiner should print out the source and attach it to the…
Read MoreWhat is the significance of Derwent World Patents Index in patent searches?
What is the significance of Derwent World Patents Index in patent searches? The Derwent World Patents Index is a valuable resource for patent searches, as mentioned in MPEP 901.06(d): “The DERWENT World Patents Index (WPI), and the Derwent World Patents Index (DWPI) since 2009, contain English abstracts of patent documents from 41 countries and two…
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