How should an examiner evaluate an applicant’s response to a subject matter eligibility rejection?

When evaluating an applicant’s response to a subject matter eligibility rejection, an examiner should: Carefully consider all of applicant’s arguments and evidence Determine if any claim amendments change the broadest reasonable interpretation Reevaluate eligibility if persuasive arguments or evidence are presented Provide a rebuttal in the next Office action if maintaining the rejection The MPEP…

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