How does the duty of disclosure apply to information in foreign counterpart applications?

How does the duty of disclosure apply to information in foreign counterpart applications? The duty of disclosure extends to information in foreign counterpart applications. MPEP 2001.06(b) states: “The examiner, and by inference the applicant, is charged with knowledge of the existence of the copending application.” This principle applies to foreign counterpart applications as well. Applicants…

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