How should examiners cite foreign patents and non-patent literature?
How should examiners cite foreign patents and non-patent literature? Examiners should follow specific guidelines when citing foreign patents and non-patent literature (NPL) in patent applications. According to MPEP 707.05(a): For foreign patents: Cite the country, document number, and publication date (WIPO Standard ST.14 format). Include the applicant’s name, the title in English (if available), and…
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When citing electronic documents in patent examination, the format should be as similar as possible to paper documents of the same type, with additional information provided. The MPEP follows the format recommended by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Standard ST.14. Key elements to include are: Type of electronic medium in square brackets (e.g., [online], [CD-ROM])…
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