What actions should an examiner take following a remand?

Following a remand, the examiner should take action consistent with the remand order. MPEP 1211 provides guidance: “Following the remand, the examiner should take action consistent with the remand order. In the absence of other guidance in the remand order, the examiner should take an action described in MPEP § 1207.” This may include issuing a new office action, considering new evidence, or addressing specific issues raised in the remand order.

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• remand
• examiner actions
• patent examination
• MPEP 1207