Chapter 700 Flashcards
Chapter 0700
Examination of Applications
701
Statutory Authority for Examination
702
Requisites of the Application
704
Search and Requirements for Information
704.01
Search
704.10
Requirements for Information
704.11
What Information May be Required
704.11(a)
Examples of Information Reasonably Required
704.12(b)
What Constitutes a Complete Reply
704.12(c)
Treatment of an Incomplete Reply
704.13
Time Periods for Reply
704.14
Making Requirement for Information
704.14(a)
Format of the Requirement
704.14(b)
Examiner’s Obligation Following Applicant’s Reply
704.14(c)
Petitions to Requirements Under 37 CFR 1.105
704.14(d)
Relationship to Information Disclosure Statements
705
Patentability Reports
706
Rejection of Claims
706.01
Contrasted With Objections
706.02
Rejection on Prior Art
706.03
Rejections Not Based on Prior Art
706.04
Rejection of Previously Allowed Claims
706.06
Rejection of Claims Copied from Patent
706.07
Final Rejection
706.07(a)
Final Rejection, When Proper on Second Action
706.07(b)
Final Rejection, When Proper on First Action
706.07(c)
Final Rejection, Premature
706.07(d)
Final Rejection, withdrawal of, Premature
706.07(e)
Withdrawal of Final Rejection, General
706.07(f)
Time for Reply to Final Rejection
706.07(g)
Transitional After-Final Practice
706.07(h)
Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Practice
707
Examiner’s Letter or Action
707.01
Primary Examiner Indicates Action for New Assistant
707.02
Applications Up for Third Action and 5-Year Applications