What is the examiner’s obligation after receiving an applicant’s reply to a 37 CFR 1.105 requirement?

The examiner has a clear obligation to consider the information submitted with the applicant’s reply and apply it appropriately. This obligation stems from the examiner’s assertion that the information is necessary for examination. Specifically, the MPEP states: “The examiner must consider the information submitted with the applicant’s reply and apply the information as the examiner…

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