How are lengthy tables treated in patent documents?

Lengthy tables, which are tables on more than 200 consecutive pages or large numbers of tables, are treated differently in patent documents: They are not published as part of the patent document (e.g., patent or patent application publication) Instead, they are published separately on the sequence homepage of the USPTO website A standardized statement is…

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What are the consequences of including offensive content in a patent application?

Including offensive content in a patent application can have significant consequences. According to MPEP 608: The examiner will object to the offensive language or drawings. The application will not be classified for publication under 35 U.S.C. 122(b). The examiner will not pass the application to issue until the offensive content is removed. The MPEP states,…

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