What assistance is available for examiners dealing with foreign-language patents?
Examiners facing language-related challenges with foreign patents can seek assistance from the Translations Service Center within the Scientific and Technical Information Center (STIC). According to MPEP 903.03: Examiners confronted with language problems in classifying foreign-language patents may call upon the Translations Service Center of STIC for assistance (see MPEP § 901.06(a)). In addition, the Translations…
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