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In fact, the term electronically stored information esi had been used more than 20 years prior to the 2006 changes when it was decided that, it was now axiomatic that electronically stored information is discoverable under rule 34 of the federal rules of civil procedure. Manual of patent office practice foreword welcome to the manual of patent office practice mopop, a guide for patent examiners, applicants, agents and the public to the operational procedures and examination practices of the canadian patent office. The manual of patent examining procedure mpep is published by the united states patent and trademark office uspto for use by patent attorneys and agents and patent examiners. Defining the line between strategic planning and abuse of authority. Whats the mpep manual of patent examining procedure.
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