MPEP Section 2002, Disclosure
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2002 Disclosure - By Whom and How Made
37 CFR 1.56 Duty to disclose information material to patentability.
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(d) Individuals other than the attorney, agent or inventor may comply with this section by disclosing information to the attorney, agent, or inventor.
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