How does the USPTO handle confidentiality in 37 CFR 1.47(a) petitions?
The USPTO handles confidentiality in 37 CFR 1.47(a) petitions with care, recognizing the sensitive nature of the information provided. The MPEP 409.03(b) states: ‘Petitions under 37 CFR 1.47 are not available to the public since they are contained in the application file… The petition will be available to the nonsigning inventor upon request.’ This means:…
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