What should be included in a patent owner’s statement during ex parte reexamination?
A patent owner’s statement during ex parte reexamination should address the patentability of the claims in light of the prior art cited in the request. According to MPEP 2252, the statement may include: An explanation of why the patent claims are patentable Any proposed amendments to the claims New claims proposed to be added The…
Read MoreWhat constitutes a fully responsive reply to a non-final Office action?
A fully responsive reply to a non-final Office action must address all objections and rejections raised by the examiner. According to MPEP 714.02: ‘The reply must present arguments pointing out the specific distinctions believed to render the claims, including any newly presented claims, patentable over any applied references.’ This means that applicants should: Respond to…
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