What should be considered during an appeal conference?

During an appeal conference, examiners should consider several aspects of the case. According to MPEP 1207.01:

“During the appeal conference, consideration should be given to the possibility of dropping cumulative art rejections and eliminating technical rejections of doubtful value.”

The main points to consider include:

  • The merits of the issues on appeal
  • Possibility of dropping cumulative art rejections
  • Eliminating technical rejections of doubtful value
  • Weighing the arguments presented by other examiners during the conference

The goal is to ensure that only strong and relevant rejections are maintained in the examiner’s answer.

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