USPTO Patent Bar Exam Resources
The Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP)
Latest Version: Manual of Patent Examining Procedure Latest Revision June 2020 [E9_R-10.2019]
Current Tested Version: Manual of Patent Examining Procedure Latest Revision Jan 2018 [E9R-08.2017]
Quick MPEP Notes
Below we provide you with a .pdf downloadable MPEP as well as a link to the online, fully searchable MPEP. WHY DOES THAT MATTER?
On the exam, the MPEP interface is still clunky (screenshots to the right), and the best way to practice that “feel” is to download the MPEP and search through each individual chapter that way. That being said, it is useful to use the online searchable MPEP when studying as it is much faster, and can allow you to really hone HOW to search rapidly.


Online/Searchable MPEP
Downloadable MPEP