What form should an examiner use to require an applicant to add a claim for interference?
When an examiner needs to require an applicant to add a claim for interference, they should use Form Paragraph 23.04. The MPEP provides the specific language for this form paragraph, which includes: “The following allowable claim from [1] is required to be added for the purpose of an interference: [2]” The form paragraph also includes…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of the reissue pending form paragraph in MPEP 1456?
The reissue pending form paragraph mentioned in MPEP 1456 serves a specific purpose in the patent examination process. According to the manual: “The examiner should use the following form paragraph to notify applicant that the application is in condition for allowance, and that the application will be forwarded to OPLA for review:” The form paragraph…
Read MoreWhat form paragraph should an examiner use when withdrawing the finality of a rejection?
When withdrawing the finality of a rejection, an examiner should use Form Paragraph 7.42. The MPEP 706.07(d) provides the specific language for this form paragraph: “7.42 Withdrawal of Finality of Last Office ActionApplicant’s request for reconsideration of the finality of the rejection of the last Office action is persuasive and, therefore, the finality of that…
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