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What Are Law Codes?

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Question: What Are Law Codes?

About law codes - what does 37 CFR §1.53(c)(3) mean???

Answer: 37 CFR §1.53(c) is a law citation, part of patent laws and regulations. A citation concerning patents could refer to information found at Title 35 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), and Title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), both part of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure - MPEP.

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