What is a P.R. case in patent examination?
A P.R. case, mentioned in MPEP 705.01(b), refers to a patent application that requires examination by multiple Technology Centers (TCs) at the USPTO. These cases often involve complex inventions that span different technical fields. The MPEP states: In the event that the supervisory patent examiners concerned in a P.R. case cannot agree as to the…
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The sequence of examination for patent applications involving multiple Technology Centers (TCs) is determined by the supervisory patent examiners. According to MPEP 705.01(b), if the supervisory patent examiners cannot agree on the order of examination, the following process is followed: The supervisory patent examiner with jurisdiction over the application directs a complete search of the…
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