What is the scope of a Secrecy Order?

A Secrecy Order applies to the subject matter of the invention, not just the patent application itself. It restricts disclosure or publication of the invention in any form. Other related patent applications which contain any significant part of the subject matter also fall under the scope of the order and must be brought to the USPTO’s attention. (MPEP 120 Section II)

Topics: MPEP 120-Secrecy Orders, Patent Law
Tags: invention disclosure, MPEP 120, patentable subject matter, secrecy order scope