Question 9
Domain 3: Patent Prosecution and MPEP-Based PracticeWhich MPEP section covers the duty of disclosure, candor, and good faith?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
MPEP § 600 covers the rules on disclosure and conduct in prosecution, including the duty of candor and good faith. It is the section that addresses the applicant’s obligation to disclose material information to the USPTO during examination.
Why each option is right or wrong
A. MPEP § 600
MPEP § 600 is the chapter devoted to disclosure and conduct during prosecution, and it is the section that houses the USPTO’s discussion of the duty of candor and good faith. The duty itself is implemented through 37 C.F.R. § 1.56, which requires disclosure of information material to patentability, so the cited MPEP section is the correct location for these obligations.
B. MPEP § 2001
C. MPEP § 700
D. MPEP § 2000