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Recommendation Details
Text of Recommendation
We recommend the Undersecretary of Commerce and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office direct the Commissioner for Patents to (1) mandate the use of the "safe harbor" form to claim the exception, and (2) ensure the inclusion of clear category and description definitions for applicants while keeping their focus on the task at hand (i.e., the document submission form).
Recommendation Number
1
Recommendation Status
Closed
Significant Recommendation
No
Recommendation Questioned Costs
$0
Recommendation Funds for Better Use
$0