What are the requirements for personnel working with secrecy order applications?

What are the requirements for personnel working with secrecy order applications?

Personnel working with secrecy order applications must meet specific security requirements. MPEP 121 outlines these requirements:

• Must have proper security clearance
• Are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of the applications
• Must ensure applications are returned to secure storage when not in use

The MPEP emphasizes: ‘All applications bearing national security markings must be examined by properly cleared examiners.’ This ensures that only authorized individuals with the necessary security clearance have access to these sensitive patent applications, maintaining their confidentiality and national security integrity.