What is the role of auxiliary examiners in patentability reports?

Auxiliary examiners play a crucial role in preparing patentability reports. The MPEP 705 outlines their responsibilities: ‘When an application is sent for a patentability report, the primary examiner must indicate in the application file any field of search that should be covered by the report’. Auxiliary examiners then: Conduct searches in their specialized areas Provide…

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