Identify issues claim by claim
Connect grounds for rejection to the claims and examine the disputed components against cited documents.
PATENTY / SOLUTIONS
Office action response
Analyze the office action and cited documents. Review amendment and argument options, then draft a response around your chosen strategy.
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See which claims face which references.
See the relationship between claims and cited references in one matrix. Review equivalent features, acknowledged differences and combinations of references.
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Review the strategy first
Work through analysis and strategy before drafting, deciding where to argue and where to amend.
Carry the strategy into the draft
Prepare response and amendment drafts from the selected approach, with final decisions made by the practitioner.
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Revisit the components treated as equivalent.
Select an issue in the matrix to expand the component comparison. Examine differences between your invention and the cited references before developing your response.
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You set the direction and make the final decisions. Patenty supports your analysis and drafting.
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From analysis to response documents
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Analyze the office action
Upload the notice and identify the affected claims and grounds for rejection.
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Examine the reasoning
Compare the examiner’s reasoning and cited disclosures with each claim component.
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Choose a response strategy
Review arguments and amendment options and select your approach.
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Draft and review
Generate response and amendment drafts, then review the wording and support.
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Frequently asked questions
What materials should I prepare?
Prepare the office action and the specification under review. Cited documents and matter materials help with component comparisons and strategy review.
Can I combine arguments and amendments?
Yes. Review both where appropriate. Consider the proposed reasoning and its effect on claim scope before deciding.
Can I submit the generated documents directly?
The outputs are drafts for review. Check amendment support, changes in scope and submission requirements before filing through the appropriate channel.
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