Why are some sections in the MPEP marked as [reserved]?
Sections in the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) marked as [reserved], such as MPEP 908, serve several purposes:
- They act as placeholders for potential future content.
- They maintain consistency in numbering across MPEP revisions.
- They allow for the addition of new material without disrupting the existing structure.
Reserved sections may be filled in future updates to the MPEP as patent law and examination procedures evolve.
To learn more:
Topics:
MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
MPEP 404 - [Reserved],
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure