What are the limits on the number of references in an e-IDS?
An e-IDS has specific limits on the number of references that can be included. According to MPEP 609.07:
An individual e-IDS may contain a listing of (1) a combined total of 50 U.S. patents and U.S. patent application publications, (2) 50 foreign patent documents, and (3) 50 NPLs. Applicants are permitted to file more than one e-IDS if these numbers are exceeded.
If you need to submit more references than these limits allow, you can file multiple e-IDSs. However, be aware of potential fee implications if submitting multiple e-IDSs that require a fee under 37 CFR 1.17(p).
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