How should examiners handle lengthy citations on the PTO-892 form?
Examiners should follow these steps when dealing with lengthy citations on the PTO-892 form: Confirm that the entire citation appears on the form after completing the OC reference entry. If the citation doesn’t fit within one box, continue it into the next box. Clearly indicate that the citation is being continued into the next box.…
Read MoreAre there exceptions to using the PTO-892 form for citing references?
Yes, there is an exception to using the PTO-892 form for citing references. The MPEP 707.05(d) states: “…unless applicant has listed the reference on a form PTO/SB/08 that has been initialed by the examiner.” This means that if the applicant has already listed the reference on a PTO/SB/08 form (Information Disclosure Statement) and the examiner…
Read MoreHow are references cited by the examiner in subsequent actions?
When an examiner relies on a reference that was previously mentioned by the applicant in an amendatory paper, the examiner must cite this reference using the standard procedure. The MPEP states: “Where an applicant in an amendatory paper refers to a reference that is subsequently relied upon by the examiner, such reference shall be cited…
Read MoreWhat are common scenarios where citations may be too lengthy for the PTO-892 form?
The most common scenario where citations may be too lengthy for the PTO-892 form is with URLs (Uniform Resource Locators). As stated in MPEP 707.05(f): “This scenario occurs commonly with URLs.” URLs can often be very long, especially for specific web pages or documents, making them difficult to fit within a single box on the…
Read MoreHow are continued citations captured on the PTO-892 form?
When a citation is continued across multiple boxes on the PTO-892 form, it is captured as a single citation. The MPEP 707.05(f) states: “Such citation will be captured as one citation, and any explanatory wording (such as ‘[item U continued]’ in the mockup below) will not be captured.” This means that: The entire citation, even…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of Form PTO-892 in patent examination?
Form PTO-892, also known as the “Notice of References Cited,” is used by patent examiners to list the identifying data of citations when referencing them for the first time in a patent examination. As stated in MPEP 707.05(c): In citing references for the first time, the identifying data of the citation should be placed on…
Read MoreWhat is the PTO-892 form and when is it used?
The PTO-892 form, also known as the ‘Notice of References Cited,’ is an official document used by patent examiners to cite references during the examination process. According to MPEP 707.05(d): “…such reference shall be cited by the examiner in the usual manner using a form PTO-892, ‘Notice of References Cited’…” This form is used when…
Read MoreWhat is the Notice of References Cited (PTO-892) form?
The Notice of References Cited (PTO-892) is a separate form attached to the applicant’s copy of the Office action. It lists the references cited by the examiner during the examination of the patent application. According to MPEP 707: The list of references cited appears on a separate form, Notice of References Cited, PTO-892 (copy in…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreWhat information is printed on a patent regarding citations?
Citations considered by the examiner and listed on form PTO/SB/08 or an equivalent separate paper will be printed on the patent. The MPEP states: A citation listed on form PTO/SB/08 and considered by the examiner will be printed on the patent. However, for the separate paper to be printed, it must meet specific formatting requirements:…
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