What form paragraph can be used for a bona fide incomplete reply?
For a bona fide incomplete reply, examiners can use form paragraph 7.95. The MPEP states: “Where the reply is a bona fide reply, form paragraph 7.95 may be used.” Form paragraph 7.95 is titled “Bona Fide, Non-Responsive Amendments” and provides a template for examiners to communicate with applicants about incomplete responses while giving them an…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between Form Paragraph 7.91 and Form Paragraph 7.95?
Form Paragraphs 7.91 and 7.95 are used in different scenarios during patent examination, as indicated in MPEP 711.02(a): Form Paragraph 7.91 is used when the reply is not fully responsive to the Office action and there appears to be no bona fide attempt to respond. Form Paragraph 7.95 is used when the reply appears to…
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