What is a Patentability Report (P.R.) in patent examination?

A Patentability Report (P.R.) is a memorandum prepared by a primary examiner in a Technology Center (TC) at the request of another TC. According to MPEP 705.01(a), it includes:

• Citation of all pertinent references
• A complete action on all claims involved
• The field of search covered, recorded in the ‘Search Notes’ form

The report is used to provide expertise on specific aspects of an application that may fall outside the primary TC’s area of focus.

To learn more:

• Patentability Report
• Patent Examination
• Technology Center
• MPEP