What are examples of trade secret materials submitted under MPEP § 724.02?
What are examples of trade secret materials submitted under MPEP § 724.02?
According to MPEP 724.03, examples of trade secret materials that may be submitted under MPEP § 724.02 include:
- A new drug product
- A new method of making a drug product
- Drafts of proposed publications
- A computer program
- Customer lists
- Chemical or other compositions
- Manufacturing processes
- Equipment
The MPEP states: ‘Trade secret information which would not otherwise be includable in an application may be submitted in a patent application or reexamination proceeding subject to the provisions of this section.’ This means that applicants can protect sensitive information while still providing necessary details for patent examination.
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