How does the USPTO recommend rejecting an omnibus claim?

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provides specific guidance for rejecting omnibus claims. According to MPEP 2173.05(r): “Such a claim can be rejected using form paragraph 7.35. See MPEP § 2175.” Form paragraph 7.35 is a standardized template that patent examiners can use to reject omnibus claims. It typically cites the relevant statute…

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