Manual of Patent Examining Procedure - MPEP

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600 Parts, Form, and Content of Application

609.05 Examiner Handling of Information Disclosure Statements

Information disclosure statements will be reviewed for compliance with the requirements of 37 CFR 1.97 and 37 CFR 1.98 as discussed in MPEP § 609.04(a) and § 609.04(b) . Applicant will be notified of compliance and noncompliance with the rules as discussed in MPEP § 609.05(a) and § 609.05(b) .

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