When do patent examiners need title reports?
Patent examiners typically do not require title reports for routine examination. The MPEP states: Information as to the title is not normally required by the examiner to examine an application. It is only in limited circumstances when the ownership becomes an issue and an examiner needs a title report. When ownership information is necessary, examiners…
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A patent examiner may suggest hiring a patent practitioner under specific circumstances, as outlined in MPEP 401: “If patentable subject matter appears to be disclosed in a pro se application and it is apparent that the applicant is unfamiliar with the proper preparation and prosecution of patent applications, the examiner may suggest to the applicant…
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