What procedures does the USPTO use to ensure completeness of the patent file wrapper?
The USPTO has established specific procedures to ensure the completeness of the patent file wrapper while protecting sensitive information. MPEP 724.01 mentions that The procedures set forth in the following sections are designed to enable the Office to ensure as complete a patent file wrapper as possible while preventing unnecessary public disclosure of trade secrets, proprietary material, and protective order material.
These procedures likely include guidelines for submitting and handling confidential information, as well as protocols for redacting or sealing certain documents when necessary.
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