Who is responsible for notifying the applicant about rejoined claims?
The responsibility for notifying the applicant about rejoined claims lies with the patent examiner. According to MPEP 1302.04(h): “The examiner should notify the applicant of the rejoinder.” This notification is an important step in the patent examination process, as it informs the applicant that previously withdrawn claims are now being considered and allowed. The examiner’s…
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In cases where species cannot be conveniently identified, the examiner should take specific actions as described in MPEP 809.02(a): “If the species cannot be conveniently identified, the examiner may request the applicant to make a proper identification. Care should be exercised to avoid misleading or confusing language in specifying the species.” This guidance ensures that…
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