How should an examiner respond to applicant’s arguments in patent prosecution?
According to MPEP 707.07(f), examiners should respond to applicant’s arguments as follows: If repeating a rejection, take note of the applicant’s argument and answer the substance of it. If withdrawing a rejection due to persuasive arguments, provide reasons for the withdrawal by referring specifically to the applicant’s remarks. If making a new ground of rejection…
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