MPEP Section 1513, Miscellaneous

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1513 Miscellaneous

With respect to copies of references being supplied to applicant in a design patent application, see MPEP § 707.05(a).

Effective May 8, 1985, the Statutory Invention Registration (SIR), 35 U.S.C. 157, and 37 CFR 1.293 - 1.297 replaced the former Defensive Publication Program. The Statutory Invention Registration (SIR) Program applies to utility, plant, and design applications. See MPEP Chapter 1100.