Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
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Yes, examiners can initiate interview requests with patent practitioners of record. The MPEP encourages this practice to expedite prosecution:
The Office encourages the use of interviews to expedite prosecution. When the examiner believes the progress of the application would be advanced by an interview, the examiner may contact the patent practitioner of record in the application (in accordance with MPEP § 713) and suggest a telephonic, personal, or video conference interview.
This proactive approach by examiners can help clarify issues and potentially speed up the patent application process.
Topics:
MPEP 400 - Representative of Applicant or Owner,
MPEP 408 - Interviews With Patent Practitioner of Record,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure