What are the recommended practices for organizing a detailed explanation in a supplemental examination request?

The MPEP recommends the following practices for organizing a detailed explanation in a supplemental examination request:

• Use headings and subheadings to ensure clarity.
• Identify each item of information and which claims are being discussed under separate headings.
• Use subheadings for each independent claim and its associated dependent claims.
• Provide clear statements indicating which claims are to be examined in light of each item of information.
• Consider using claim charts that compare, limitation by limitation, each claim with the teachings of each item of information.

The MPEP states: Use of headings and subheadings in the detailed explanation section of the supplemental examination request is encouraged. For example, headings that identify each item of information and which claims are being discussed are excellent tools to ensure clarity in the explanations.

To learn more:

• Supplemental Examination
• Detailed Explanation
• Organization
• Patent Claims