What is Form PTO-326 and how is it used in patent examination?
Form PTO-326, also known as the ‘Office Action Summary’, is a document used by patent examiners to summarize the status of all claims presented for examination. MPEP 707.07(i) states:
Each action should include a summary of the status of all claims presented for examination. Form PTO-326 ‘Office Action Summary’ should be used.
This form provides a concise overview of the current state of each claim in the patent application, making it easier for both examiners and applicants to track the progress of the examination.
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