Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP)
Ninth Edition, Revision 07.2022, Published February 2023
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February 2023 Publication of Revision 07.2022
The February 2023 publication of Revision 07.2022 updates sections of MPEP Chapters 100, 200, 400-1500, 1700, 1800, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2400, 2500, and 2700-2900. The updated sections have a revision indicator of [R-07.2022], meaning these sections have been updated to reflect USPTO patent practice and relevant case law as of July 31, 2022. In addition, the February 2023 publication of Revision 07.2022 updates Chapter FPC - Form Paragraphs Consolidated, the Foreword, the Introduction, the Subject Matter Index, and all appendices except Appendix I and Appendix P.More detailed information about the changes is available from the “Change Summary” of the Searchable MPEP or from the “Change Summary” link to the HTML and PDF versions provided below.
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