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Chapter 100: Secrecy, Access, National Security and Foreign Filing


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   Summary:

This chapter covers the confidentiality of patent applications and patent related documents. The focus is on who may or may not access particular application types.

Any patent application that contains a sensitive issue will be placed under a secrecy order by the PTO. Absolutely no member of the public may view these patents even after they have issued.

Foreign filing licenses must be issued if an applicant wants to apply for a patent on the same subject matter in a foreign country immediately after filing for a U.S. patent.

Chapter 100 is a minor chapter in regards to the patent bar exam. At most, you may see a question or two touching on the rules related to accessing patent applications.

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   Chapter Ranking Chart:

Importance Ranking:
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Volume of Material:
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Complexity:
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Overall Score:
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   Objectives

  • Know which patent files are open to the public.
  • Become familiar with foreign filing licenses.
  • Know the following laws and rules:                                 
37 C.F.R. 1.14

Files open to the public.

35 U.S.C. 122

Confidential status of applications;
publication of patent applications.


   Key Terms

Learn the following key terms: