What is the examiner’s role in reviewing amendments under 37 CFR 1.312?

The examiner’s role in reviewing amendments under 37 CFR 1.312 includes:

• Promptly considering the amendment
• Indicating whether entry is recommended by annotating the amendment
• Ensuring compliance with 37 CFR 1.121
• Forwarding recommendations to the supervisory patent examiner for certain types of amendments

The MPEP states: The amendment is PROMPTLY considered by the examiner who indicates whether or not its entry is recommended by annotating the amendment with ‘OK to Enter’ if the entire amendment is recommended for entry, with ‘Enter In Part’ if only part of the amendment is recommended for entry, and with ‘Do Not Enter’ if none of the amendment is recommended for entry. (MPEP 714.16(d))

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.312
• Patent Examiner
• Amendment Review
• Supervisory Patent Examiner

To learn more:

• 37 CFR 1.312