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Neha files a request in the prescribed manner under Section 153 for information about a specific patent, naming it in the request, and pays the prescribed fee. Which feature of the request is required by the section's wording?

The patent or application must be specified in the request. Section 153 grants information as respects a patent or application so specified, and no status as licensee, intention to oppose, or demand for the whole file is required.

  1. AThe patent or application must be specified in the requestCorrect
  2. BShe must be the patentee's licensee
  3. CShe must show that she intends to file an opposition
  4. DShe must request all documents on the Controller's file

Explanation

Section 153 refers to a patent or application 'specified in the request'. It sets no condition about being a licensee, an intended opponent, or asking for all file documents.

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