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The prior art or background information submitted in an IDS typically includes other issued patents, published patent applications, scientific journal articles, books, magazine articles, or any other published material that is relevant to the invention disclosed in the applicant's own patent application, irrespective of the country or language in which the published material was made. However, if the relevant information is printed in a language other than English, the USPTO may require the applicant to submit a translation of the material. As of October 2006, prior art or other background information may be submitted on paper using a USPTO-issed form, or electronically using the USPTO's electronic filing system. |
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