What should patent examiners include in their request for a rewritten specification?

When requesting a rewritten specification, patent examiners should provide specific details about the sections that need to be rewritten. The MPEP 1302.02 provides guidance in the Examiner Note:

“Specific discussion of the sections of the specification or claims required to be rewritten must be set forth.”

This means examiners should clearly identify and explain which portions of the specification or claims need rewriting, ensuring that applicants understand exactly what needs to be addressed before the application can proceed to issue.

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• rewritten specification
• MPEP 1302.02
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