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.
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