What is the primary goal of using Patentability Reports in patent examination?
The primary goal of using Patentability Reports in patent examination is to save total examiner time or improve the quality of examination. According to MPEP 705.01(e):
A saving of total examiner time that is required to give a complete examination of an application is of primary importance.
The MPEP further explains that Patentability Reports should only be used when they can achieve one or both of these objectives:
Patentability Report practice is not obligatory and should be resorted to only where it will save total examiner time or result in improved quality of action due to specialized knowledge.
This practice aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the patent examination process, particularly for applications with plural, indivisible inventions that may benefit from specialized expertise.
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