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901.08 Borrowing References - 900 Prior Art, Classification, Search
901.08 Borrowing References
The search files in each TC should at all times be complete. Where they are incomplete, the examiners using such files and relying on their completeness may miss valuable references. References removed from the files whether for use in the TC or otherwise should, of course, be promptly returned.
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