MPEP Section 100, Secrecy, Access, National Security, and Foreign Filing
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101 General [R-5]
102 Information as to Status of an Application
103 Right of Public To Inspect Patent Files and Some Application Files [R-5]
104 Power to Inspect Application [R-5]
105 Suspended or Excluded Practitioner Cannot Inspect
106 Control of Inspection by Assignee [R-5]
106.01 Rights of Assignee of Part Interest
110 Confidential Nature of International Applications
115 Review of Applications for National Security and Property Rights Issues [R-5]
120 Secrecy Orders [R-5]
121 Handling of Applications and Other Papers Bearing Security Markings
130 Examination of Secrecy Order Cases [R-5]
140 Foreign Filing Licenses [R-5]
150 Statements to DOE and NASA
151 Content of the Statements