Should patent attorneys or examiners be concerned about ‘[Reserved]’ sections like MPEP 212?

Patent attorneys and examiners generally do not need to be concerned about ‘[Reserved]’ sections like MPEP 212. These sections contain no substantive information and do not affect current patent examination procedures. However, it’s good practice to stay informed about MPEP updates in case reserved sections are filled with new content in the future.

Topics: MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority Claims, MPEP 212 - [Reserved], Patent Law, Patent Procedure
Tags: MPEP updates, patent attorneys, Patent examiners