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Innovation & intellectual property · 03/03/1997Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

USPTO Issues Interim Guidelines for Examining Chemical Composition Claims Based on a Single Prior Art Reference

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has released interim guidelines for examining patent claims related to chemical compositions that rely on a single prior art reference, aiming to improve patent examination efficiency and consistency.

Original source language: Federal Register — Patent and Trademark OfficeOpen original release →

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