How should examiners handle multiple dependent claims in patent applications?
How should examiners handle multiple dependent claims in patent applications? When dealing with multiple dependent claims in patent applications, examiners must follow specific guidelines. The MPEP 707.07(i) states: ‘When examining an application with multiple dependent claims, the examiner should make certain that each multiple dependent claim is proper.’ Examiners are instructed to: Ensure that multiple…
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