What is Form Paragraph 8.29 used for in patent examination?
Form Paragraph 8.29 is used by patent examiners when they encounter patentably indistinct claims in copending applications. According to MPEP 822, “Form paragraph 8.29 should be used when the conflicting claims are identical or conceded by applicant not to be patentably distinct.” The form paragraph states: Claim [1] of this application is patentably indistinct from…
Read MoreWhat options does an applicant have when faced with a Form Paragraph 8.29 rejection?
When an applicant receives a rejection using Form Paragraph 8.29, they have two main options: Cancel patentably indistinct claims: The applicant can choose to cancel the patentably indistinct claims from all but one application. This eliminates redundancy and streamlines the examination process. Maintain a clear line of demarcation: The applicant can choose to keep the…
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