What markings are required for “currently amended” claims in a national phase application?
For “currently amended” claims in a national phase application, specific markings are required to indicate changes. The MPEP states:
“All “currently amended” claims must include markings to indicate the changes made relative to the immediate prior version of the claims: underlining to indicate additions, strike-through or double brackets for deletions (see 37 CFR 1.121(c) for further details regarding the format of claim amendments).”
These markings help examiners and other readers quickly identify the changes made to the claims. It’s important to follow these formatting requirements to ensure that your amendments are accepted and processed efficiently.
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