How does the USPTO ensure accurate time and activity recording for patent examiners?
The USPTO ensures accurate time and activity recording for patent examiners through several mechanisms outlined in MPEP 1705: PALM System: Examiners use the Patent Application Locating and Monitoring (PALM) system to record their time and activities. Regular Updates: The MPEP states, “Examiners should update the PALM system at least three times per day.” This frequent…
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Patent examiners record their time and activities using the USPTO’s Patent Application Locating and Monitoring (PALM) system. According to MPEP 1705, “Examiners will use the Office’s Patent Application Locating and Monitoring (PALM) system to record their time and activity for each application.” This system allows examiners to track various aspects of their work, including: Time…
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