How is an examiner’s contact information provided in a patent office action?
In every patent office action, the examiner’s contact information is provided for applicants to reach out with inquiries or to arrange interviews. According to MPEP 707.08, “The full surname of the examiner who prepares the Office action will, in all cases, be typed at the end of the action. The name and telephone number of…
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According to the MPEP, an examiner can contact the patent practitioner of record in the application for interviews. The MPEP states: 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…
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