EUROPEAN PATENT OFFICE U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE CPC NOTICE OF CHANGES 1116 DATE: AUGUST 1, 2021 PROJECT MP0472 The following classification changes will be effected by this Notice of Changes: Action Subclass Group(s) SCHEME: Titles Changed: A41B 13/005 A41B 2300/00 A41B 2400/00 A41B 2500/00 A41D 1/02 A41D 13/002, 13/02 A41D 15/04 A41D 17/02 DEFINITIONS: Definitions New: A41D 1/089 A41D 15/007 A41D 2400/70 Definitions Modified: A41B Subclass A41B 1/00, 1/06, 1/08, 1/18 A41B 7/00 A41B 9/06, 9/10, 9/12 A41B 11/00 A41B 13/00, 13/005, 13/08 A41B 2400/36 A41D Subclass A41D 1/02, 1/04, 1/18 A41D 3/00 A41D 7/00, 7/001, 7/005 A41D 10/00 A41D 11/00 A41D 13/0007, 13/002, 13/015, 13/02, 13/1254, 13/1281 A41D 15/04 A41D 17/02 A41D 19/0055 A41D 27/12, 27/13 A41D 31/00, 31/02, 31/325 A41D 2300/33 This Notice of Changes includes the following [Check the ones included]: 1. CLASSIFICATION SCHEME CHANGES A. New, Modified or Deleted Group(s) B. New, Modified or Deleted Warning(s) 1 CPC NOTICE OF CHANGES 1116 DATE: AUGUST 1, 2021 PROJECT MP0472 C. New, Modified or Deleted Note(s) D. New, Modified or Deleted Guidance Heading(s) 2. DEFINITIONS A. New or Modified Definitions (Full definition template) B. Modified or Deleted Definitions (Definitions Quick Fix) 3. REVISION CONCORDANCE LIST (RCL) 4. CHANGES TO THE CPC-TO-IPC CONCORDANCE LIST (CICL) 5. CHANGES TO THE CROSS-REFERENCE LIST (CRL) 2 CPC NOTICE OF CHANGES 1116 DATE: AUGUST 1, 2021 PROJECT MP0472 1. CLASSIFICATION SCHEME CHANGES A. New, Modified or Deleted Group(s) SUBCLASS A41B - SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS Type* Symbol Indent Level Title Transferred Number of “CPC only” text should normally be enclosed to# dots (e.g. 0, 1, in {curly brackets}** 2) M A41B13/005 1 {Babies overalls, e.g. bodysuits or bib overalls} M A41B2300/00 0 Details of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass M A41B2400/00 0 Functions or special features of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass M A41B2500/00 0 Materials for shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass SUBCLASS A41D - OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES Type* Symbol Indent Level Title Transferred Number of “CPC only” text should normally be enclosed to# dots (e.g. 0, 1, in {curly brackets}** 2) M A41D 1/02 1 Jackets M A41D 13/002 1 with controlled internal environment M A41D 13/02 1 Overalls {, e.g. bodysuits or bib overalls} (sweating suits A61H 36/00) M A41D 15/04 1 Garments convertible into other articles M A41D 17/02 1 Leggings {, i.e. worn over lower body garments for protecting the garment underneath} *N = new entries where reclassification into entries is involved; C = entries with modified file scope where reclassification of documents from the entries is involved; Q = new entries which are firstly populated with documents via administrative transfers from deleted (D) entries. Afterwards, the transferred documents into the Q entry will either stay or be moved to more appropriate entries, as determined by intellectual reclassification; T= existing entries with enlarged file scope, which receive documents from C or D entries, e.g. when a limiting reference is removed from the entry title; M = entries with no change to the file scope (no reclassification); D = deleted entries; F = frozen entries will be deleted once reclassification of documents from the entries is completed; U = entries that are unchanged. NOTES: **No {curly brackets} are used for titles in CPC only subclasses, e.g. C12Y, A23Y; 2000 series symbol titles of groups found at the end of schemes (orthogonal codes); or the Y section titles. The {curly brackets} are used for 2000 series symbol titles found interspersed throughout the main trunk schemes (breakdown codes). U groups: it is obligatory to display the required “anchor” symbol (U group), i.e. the entry immediately preceding a new group or an array of new groups to be created (in case new groups are not clearly subgroups of C-type groups).Always include the symbol, indent level and title of the U group in the table above. 3 CPC NOTICE OF CHANGES 1116 DATE: AUGUST 1, 2021 PROJECT MP0472 All entry types should be included in the scheme changes table above for better understanding of the overall scheme change picture. Symbol, indent level, and title are required for all types. “Transferred to” column must be completed for all C, D, F, and Q type entries. F groups will be deleted once reclassification is completed. When multiple symbols are included in the “Transferred to” column, avoid using ranges of symbols in order to be as precise as possible. For administrative transfer of documents, the following text should be used: “< administrative transfer to XX>”, “<administrative transfer to XX and YY simultaneously>”, or “<administrative transfer to XX, YY ...and ZZ simultaneously>” when administrative transfer of the same documents is to more than one place. Administrative transfer to main trunk groups is assumed to be the source allocation type, unless otherwise indicated. Administrative transfer to 2000/Y series groups is assumed to be “additional information”. If needed, instructions for allocation type should be indicated within the angle brackets using the abbreviations “ADD” or “INV”: <administrative transfer to XX ADD> , <administrative transfer to XX INV>, or < administrative transfer to XX ADD, YY INV, ... and ZZ ADD simultaneously>. In certain situations, the “D” entries of 2000-series or Y-series groups may not require a destination (“Transferred to”) symbol, however it is required to specify “<no transfer>” in the “Transferred to” column for such cases. For finalisation projects, the deleted “F” symbols should have <no transfer> in the “Transferred to” column. For more details about the types of scheme change, see CPC Guide. 4 CPC NOTICE OF CHANGES 1116 DATE: AUGUST 1, 2021 PROJECT MP0472 2. A. DEFINITIONS (i.e. new) Insert the following new definitions. A41D1/089 References Informative references Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search: Bathing drawers or trunks A41D7/005 A41D15/007 Definition statement This place covers: Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group. 5 CPC NOTICE OF CHANGES 1116 DATE: AUGUST 1, 2021 PROJECT MP0472 A41D2400/70 Definition statement This place covers: A part of the garment is removable from the garment itself. Special rules of classification If the garment has a feature which aids in removability from the wearer, classify in A41D2400/44. 6 CPC NOTICE OF CHANGES 1116 DATE: AUGUST 1, 2021 PROJECT MP0472 2. A. DEFINITIONS (i.e. modified) A41B Definition statement Insert: In the “Definition statement” section the following new text under the existing paragraph. In particular, the following subjects are classified as follows: • Button-down shirts or formal dress shirts are classified in A41B 1/00. • Undershirts are classified in A41B9/06. • Chemises, e.g. slips with shoulder straps worn beneath a dress, are classified in A41B 9/06; slips that only cover the lower body are classified in A41B 9/10. • Bodices, e.g. baby onesies, are classified in A41B 13/08. • Overalls, e.g. coveralls or bodysuits for baby, are classified in A41B 13/005. Insert: The following new “Relationships with other classification places” section. Relationships with other classification places Machines, appliances or methods are classified as inventive information in A41H and non-trivial technical and useful information with regard to the article of apparel may be discretionarily classified as additional information in A41B - A41F. Limiting references Delete: The entire existing “Limiting references” section. Insert: The following new “Informative references” section. Informative references Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search: Outerwear, dressing-gowns, bathing costumes and pyjamas A41D Jackets, e.g. dress jackets or sport coats A41D 1/02 Waistcoats, vests, jerseys, sweaters and t-shirts A41D 1/04 Blouses, e.g. women’s tops A41D 1/18 7 CPC NOTICE OF CHANGES 1116 DATE: AUGUST 1, 2021 PROJECT MP0472 Overalls, e.g. coveralls or Bodysuits (for adult) A41D 13/02 Leggings, e.g. chaps A41D 17/02 Special rules of classification Delete: The entire existing “Special rules of classification” section. Insert: The following new “Glossary of terms” section. Glossary of terms In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated: Dressing-gown A loose gown worn while making one's toilet or when in dishabille. Shirt An upper body garment having a collar and an opening at the front which is fastened closed via fastening elements (e.g. buttons) disposed adjacent the opening, also referred to as a men’s dress shirt, button-up shirt or button-down shirt Chemise Undergarment with shoulder strap worn beneath dress or the like, also referred to as slip Bodices Baby garment usually with sleeves but leaving the legs uncovered and fastening means at the crotch, also referred to as a onesie Jacket Lightweight long-sleeve garment typically having a collar and lapel extending below the front sides of the collar providing a central opening between the lapels, also referred to as a dress jacket or sport coat Waistcoat Upper body garment without sleeves also referred to as a vest in American English Vest T-shirt or casual top with or without sleeves Jersey Knitted garment with or without sleeves, also referred to as a sweater in American English Sweater Garment typically worn for playing team sports, also referred to as a jersey in American English Blouse Shirt having features specific to women, also referred to as a women’s top Overalls A one-piece garment having an upper body portion (e.g.