What “open-book” resources are available?
Commercially administered exam: The MPEP will be available, for reference, on the computer delivering the examination questions. Thomson Prometric will provide a storage locker where items not allowed in the testing area can be secured. USPTO administered exam: A paper copy of the MPEP will be provided to each applicant granted admission to the USPTO exam. Applicants granted admission to the USPTO exam may not bring their copy of the MPEP into the exam.