Records
relating to patents to which the institution holds the rights. This
schedule also covers records prior to application for patent.
Copy
Unit
Active
Semi-active
Inactive
primary [ a
]
unit
responsible
X1
X2
R3
secondary [
a ]
other units
concerned
X1
D
N o t e s :
( D
= Destruction R = Retention )
1Retention:
As long as the patent is in effect. 2 Retention for a period of 17 years from patent date (if
application was made prior to October 1, 1989). 3 Archives selection: Retention of certificate of
granting of patent and records prior to application for patent.
Destruction of correspondence related to the application and issuing of
certificate.
[
] = medium --->a = paper b = microfilm c =
electronic d = audio-visual e = other
