What is the examiner’s responsibility when claims corresponding to a patent are presented in an application?

When claims corresponding to claims of a patent are presented in an application, the examiner has the responsibility to: Determine whether the presented claims are unpatentable on any grounds, including under 35 U.S.C. 101, 102, 103, 112, double patenting, etc. Reject any claims that are rejectable on any grounds. As stated in MPEP 706.06: “If…

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