Should additional electronic copies be delivered to USPTO examiners?
No, additional electronic copies should not be delivered to USPTO examiners or other Office personnel. The MPEP 2433 explicitly states: “In no circumstances should additional or complimentary electronic copies be delivered to examiners or other Office personnel.” This instruction ensures that all submissions are processed through the proper channels and prevents confusion or potential conflicts in the examination process.
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MPEP 2400 - Biotechnology,
MPEP 2433 - Box Sequence; Hand Delivery Of A "Sequence Listing" And Computer Readable Forms,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure