What is a Patentability Report in patent examination?
A Patentability Report (P.R.) is a specialized examination process used by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) when an application contains claims that require expertise from different Technology Centers (TCs). According to MPEP 705.01: “When an application comes up for any action and the primary examiners involved (i.e., from both the requesting and…
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The USPTO determines if a Patentability Report is appropriate based on two main factors: saving total examiner time and improving examination quality. According to MPEP 705.01(e): Patentability Report practice is not obligatory and should be resorted to only where it will save total examiner time or result in improved quality of action due to specialized…
Read MoreWhat is a Patentability Report in patent examination?
A Patentability Report is a specialized practice in patent examination where multiple examiners with different expertise collaborate on examining an application with plural, indivisible inventions. According to MPEP 705.01(e): Patentability Report practice is based on the proposition that when plural, indivisible inventions are claimed, in some instances either less time is required for examination, or…
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