What are form paragraphs in patent examination?

Form paragraphs are standardized text blocks used by patent examiners when drafting office actions. They help ensure consistency and efficiency in patent examination. For rejections under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103, the MPEP provides specific form paragraphs to be used, such as:

• 7.20.fti – Statement of Statutory Basis for pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(a) rejections
• 7.21.fti – Rejection under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(a)
• 7.22.fti – Rejection under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103(a) further in view of another reference

The MPEP states: The following form paragraphs should be used in making the appropriate rejections under pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103.

To learn more:

• form paragraphs
• patent examination
• office actions
• pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 103
• patent rejections