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707.05(b) Citation of Related Art and Information by Applicants [R-2] - 700 Examination of Applications
707.05(b) Citation of Related Art and Information by Applicants [R-2]
>I. < CITATION OF RELATED ART BY APPLICANTS
MPEP § 609 sets forth guidelines for applicants, their attorneys and agents who desire to submit prior art for consideration by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Submitted citations will not in any way diminish the obligation of examiners to conduct independent prior art searches, or relieve examiners of citing >other< pertinent prior art of which they may be aware**.
Prior art submitted by applicant in the manner provided in MPEP § 609 will not be supplied with an Office action.
>II. < CITATION OF RELATED INFORMATION BY APPLICANTS
37 CFR 1.105 and MPEP § 704.10 et seq. set forth procedures for examiners to require applicants, their attorneys and agents to submit information reasonably necessary for the Office to examine an application or treat a matter being addressed in an application.
Any such requirement, and any information submitted in reply thereto, will not in any way diminish the obligation of examiners to conduct independent prior art searches, or relieve examiners of citing >other< pertinent prior art of which they may be aware**.
Information submitted by applicant in the manner provided in MPEP § 704.10 et seq. will not be supplied with an Office action.
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