The term "abnormal patent application" as mentioned in these Provisions refers to:
(1) The same entity or individual submits multiple patent applications with obviously the same contents, or instructs others to submit multiple patent applications with obviously the same contents;
(2) The same entity or individual submits patent applications that obviously plagiarize existing technologies or designs for many times, or instructs others to submit patent applications that obviously plagiarize existing technologies or designs for many times;
(3) Patent agencies represent the types of patent applications listed in Item (1) or (2) of this Article.