What is the difference between primary and secondary classifications for plant patent applications?
The MPEP distinguishes between primary and secondary classifications for plant patent applications as follows: Primary Classification: “The selection of a primary classification of a plant patent application publication is based on the application’s main inventive concept using the claim as a guide.” Secondary Classification: “A secondary classification is based on other inventive concepts (mandatory) or…
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Plant patent application publications are classified using a primary classification and may also receive secondary classifications. The MPEP provides the following guidance: “Plant patent application publications are given a primary classification (equivalent to an original classification), and may also be given a secondary classification (equivalent to a cross reference). While there may be only one…
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