What is a Patentability Report in patent examination?

A Patentability Report is a specialized practice in patent examination where multiple examiners with different expertise collaborate on examining an application with plural, indivisible inventions. According to MPEP 705.01(e): Patentability Report practice is based on the proposition that when plural, indivisible inventions are claimed, in some instances either less time is required for examination, or…

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When is a Patentability Report not appropriate in patent examination?

According to MPEP 705.01(e), Patentability Reports are not appropriate in several situations: Claims with the same character but different scope: Where claims are directed to the same character of invention but differ in scope only, prosecution by Patentability Report is never proper. Manufacturing process and product claims: Where the claims are related as a manufacturing…

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How is a Patentability Report approved in the USPTO?

A Patentability Report must be approved by the Director of the Technology Center to which the application is assigned. The MPEP 705.01(e) states: Where it can be shown that a Patentability Report will save total examiner time, one is permitted with the approval of the Director of the Technology Center to which the application is…

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