How are new nonprovisional utility applications assigned to examiners?
New nonprovisional utility applications are assigned to individual examiners through an automated routing system. This system uses the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) symbols on an application to determine the most suitable examiner for that specific application.
According to MPEP 909.01(a):
“New nonprovisional utility applications are assigned directly to individual examiners by an automated routing system that uses the CPC symbols on an application to determine the best available examiner to work on that individual application.”
This automated process helps ensure that applications are reviewed by examiners with the most relevant expertise in the subject matter of the application.
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