An examiner's amendment is an office action where the examiner amends the patent application upon authorization of the applicant. Normally, the applicant is responsible for amending the application to overcome any objections and rejections from the examiner. However, in this case, the examiner is amending the application. Why would the examiner make an examiner’s … [Read more...]
Interview the Patent Examiner
Patent applicants may interview the patent examiner which significantly advances prosecution of the patent application. Generally, the discussion helps the examiner understand the invention and patent applicant understand why the examiner is not allowing the application to mature into a patent.
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AFCP 2.0 Option after a final rejection
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Interview the Examiner Prior to First Office Action
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