What is Form PTO-1323 and its role in patentability reports?
Form PTO-1323 is a crucial document in the patentability report process. As stated in MPEP 705, “The primary examiner having jurisdiction of the application initiates a request for a patentability report using form PTO-1323.” This form serves several important purposes:
- Officially requests the preparation of a patentability report
- Specifies which claims or aspects of the invention require examination by other Technology Centers
- Provides guidance to other examiners on the scope of their contribution
- Facilitates communication between different examining groups
Form PTO-1323 is essential for coordinating the collaborative effort involved in preparing comprehensive patentability reports for complex applications.
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