What is the purpose of a Requirement for Information under 37 CFR 1.105?

What is the purpose of a Requirement for Information under 37 CFR 1.105?

A Requirement for Information under 37 CFR 1.105 serves several important purposes in patent examination:

• To obtain information needed for proper examination of the application
• To clarify the record and address inconsistencies
• To gather information not readily available to the examiner

As stated in the MPEP 704.14(a): ‘The authority for the Office to make such requirements arises from the statutory requirements of examination pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 131 and 132.’ This allows examiners to request specific information that will aid in the examination process and ensure a complete and accurate patent application.

To learn more:

• Requirement for Information
• 37 CFR 1.105
• Patent Examination
• Information Gathering

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.105