What is the requirement for recording the substance of an interview?

The Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) requires that a complete written statement as to the substance of any interview must be made of record in the application, regardless of whether an agreement with the examiner was reached. This requirement is stated in MPEP 713.04, which cites 37 CFR 1.133(b):

In every instance where reconsideration is requested in view of an interview with an examiner, a complete written statement of the reasons presented at the interview as warranting favorable action must be filed by the applicant.

This written record ensures that the substance of the interview is properly documented and can be considered in future examinations or proceedings.

To learn more:

• patent interview
• interview record
• MPEP 713.04
• patent examination

To learn more:

• MPEP 713.04