What types of information can be requested in a requirement for information?

A requirement for information under 37 CFR 1.105 can request various types of information, including:

• Citations and copies of individual art references
• Identification of whole collections of art
• Answers to specific questions
• Factual information known to the applicant
• Information about the existence of specific documents
• Stipulations of facts

The MPEP provides specific form paragraphs for different types of requests, such as:

• Stipulations of facts (Form Paragraph 7.105.01)
• Interrogatories for factual information (Form Paragraph 7.105.02)
• Requests for prior art search results (Form Paragraph 7.118)
• Requests for copies of publications (Form Paragraph 7.114)

The type of information requested should be relevant to the examination and within the scope specified in the requirement.

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.105
• requirement for information
• types of information
• patent examination

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.105
• types of information requests
• USPTO