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II. Changes to Implement the Patent Business Goals (PBG) - Final Rule
- 65 Fed. Reg. 54603 (September 08, 2000) - Final Rule [PDF]
- Correction Notice, 65 Fed. Reg. 78958 (December 18, 2000)
- Correction Notice, 65 Fed. Reg. 80755 (December 22, 2000)
- Correction Notice, 1242 Off. Gaz. Pat. Office 120 (Jan. 16, 2001)
- Slide Presentation of Rules- PBG [PDF]
- Highlights of the PBG
- Overview of the PBG (Rule by Rule Summary)
- Flyer of Some Significant Rule Changes - PBG [PDF]
- Information Bulletins/ MPEP Bookmarks - PBG
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers - PBG
- *Sample Amendment Format (37 C.F.R. § 1.121) [PDF]
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