What are the different work schedules for patent examiners and how are they communicated?
Patent examiners may have different work schedules, which are communicated in their office actions to help applicants understand their availability. The MPEP provides two main form paragraphs for this purpose: Form Paragraph 7.101 for non-5/4/9 schedules Form Paragraph 7.102 for 5/4/9 schedules For example, Form Paragraph 7.102 states: “The examiner can normally be reached on…
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