What is the significance of redacted application publications in pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(e) rejections?

Redacted application publications can play a role in pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(e) rejections. The MPEP clarifies: In addition, a provisional rejection under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(e) may be made if the earlier filed, pending application has been published as redacted (37 CFR 1.217) and the subject matter relied upon in the rejection is not supported…

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