What are the main components of an Examiner’s Answer in a patent appeal?

An Examiner’s Answer in a patent appeal typically includes two main components:

• Grounds of Rejection to be Reviewed on Appeal: This section maintains the rejections from the final Office action, unless any have been withdrawn.
• Response to Argument: This section addresses the appellant’s arguments in the appeal brief.

According to the MPEP, “The examiner’s answer should include, under appropriate headings, in the order indicated, the following items: (1) Grounds of Rejection to be Reviewed on Appeal… (2) Response to Argument.“

To learn more:

• Examiner’s Answer
• Patent Appeal
• Office Action
• Rejection
• Response to Arguments