What are ‘requirements for information’ in MPEP 704?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

‘Requirements for information’ in MPEP 704 refer to the authority granted to patent examiners to request additional information from patent applicants when necessary for proper examination. This provision allows examiners to seek clarification or supporting evidence related to the claimed invention.

While the specific details are not provided in the given excerpt, MPEP 704 typically outlines the circumstances under which examiners can make such requests, the types of information that may be required, and the procedures for issuing and responding to these requirements.