How does an examiner initiate a transfer of a design application?

To initiate a transfer of a design application, an examiner in the USPTO follows these steps:

1. Determine the proposed classification of the application.
2. If necessary, perform a cursory search or contact the applicant for clarification.
3. Send an email to the examiner who customarily examines the art of the proposed classification.
4. Provide a full explanation of the reasons for the proposed classification change.

The MPEP states: To initiate the application transfer the examiner should send an email to the examiner who customarily examines the art of the proposed classification change (receiving examiner) and provide a full explanation of the reasons for the proposed classification.

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• design applications
• patent examination
• USPTO
• application transfer
• patent classification