How are models and exhibits disposed of after patent prosecution?

After patent prosecution, the disposal of models and exhibits follows these guidelines:

• The applicant may be called upon to reclaim them.
• They may be disposed of as the Director shall determine.

MPEP 715.07(d) states: Upon termination of prosecution, model and exhibit rooms will dispose of the exhibits in accordance with instructions from the deciding official. When a letter is mailed to the applicant requesting the reclamation of the exhibits within a specified time, failure to comply will be taken without further reminders as authorization to dispose of the exhibits.

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