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necessary to conduct a thorough examination of patent applications,
in accordance with 35 U.S.C. Sec. 131 and 37 CFR 1.16 through 1.84.
An applicant must provide sufficient information so the USPTO can
properly examine the application to determine whether it meets the
requirements outlined in the patent statutes and regulations. The
USPTO is submitting this proposed addition in support of a proposed
rulemaking. Changes to Implement the Patent Search Fee Refund
Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005" (RIN
0651-AB79). The Consolidate Appropriations Act splits the
Patent
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1320.8(b)(3).
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the proposed collection of information, that the certification
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(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
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