Patent Bar Mpep Q & A Podcast

Question: Name two examples of situations where there may be a remand by the Board for examiner action that is not for further consideration of a rejection. Answer: The following are two examples of situations where there may be a remand by the Board for examiner action that is not for further consideration of a rejection: A remand to consider an Information Disclosure Statement; and A remand for the examiner to consider a reply brief. Chapter Details: The answer to this question can be found in chapter 1200 of the MPEP. This chapter covers Appeals. Section Summary: This question and… The post MPEP Q & A 40: Situations Where There May be a Remand For Examiner Action Not For Further Consideration of a Rejection appeared first on Patent Education Series.