¶ 7.18.fti Rejection, pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(d), Foreign Patenting
Claim [1] rejected under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(d) as being barred by applicants [2]. [3]
Examiner Note:
1. This form paragraph must be preceded either by form paragraphs 7.07.fti and 7.11.fti or by form paragraph 7.103.
2. In bracket 3, insert an explanation of this rejection which must include appropriate dates and how they make the foreign patent available under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(d).
3. Refer to MPEP § 2135 for applicable pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(d) prior art.