How are patentability reports different from regular examinations?

Patentability reports differ from regular examinations in several ways:

• They involve multiple examiners with different areas of expertise.
• They are used for applications with multiple inventions or complex subject matter.
• They provide a more comprehensive analysis of various aspects of the application.

The MPEP 705 states that ‘patentability reports are prepared by examiners who are best fitted to do so by reason of their knowledge of any art properly subject to their special scrutiny’. This collaborative approach ensures a thorough examination of all aspects of the application.

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• patentability report
• patent examination
• multiple examiners