Patents & Trademarks Questions for restriction
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
After receiving a restriction requirement between inventions A and B, invention A was elected. In a preliminary amendment to add claims to invention A after the election, is any harm done (estopp... Read More  Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
I tried searching for an answer to this question, but didn't quite come up with anything. Suppose you file a patent app and it contains 2 inventions, A & B. The examiner sends you a rest... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
I had an interview with an Examiner who agreed to examine another species after the restriction requriement was made final. To obviate prior art, I need to amend my independent claim to require this ot... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
So, Examiner sends office action requiring the applicant to elect. Have a 3 species and 4 subspecies. All subspecies are really close in structure. Applicant has very few funds and could li... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Group: I understand that if you do not traverse you lose your right to petition and if you do traverse that can be held against you in a later action. Question: If you elect and traver... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Hi, I heard from most people that one doesn't fight election/restriction requirements, so I don't, until now. In this case, the examiner understood half of the i... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Hi, After making an Election, a number of claims are cancelled. Do we need to change the specification/drawing to remove all material that support the calcelled claims? Thanks, M... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
I received a restriction/election. The claims are something like this : Claim 1. A computerised method of valuating the atomic weight of a new product using X,Y,Z and etc. Claim 2. A computer... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Should you always traverse a restriction requirement? What are the ramifications if you don't? THank you. Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
My question concerns responding to a restriction requirement. I am arguing the examiner is wrong, so I elect a species and argue. However, can I amend the claims to include a generic claim, and ... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
br> species 1: claim 1 to 10 (claim 1 is independent claim) claim 1 is A+B species 2: claim 11 to 20 (claim 11 is independent claim ) &n... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
I have a multi-way restriction requirement on an app. This is a first for me, and I know the basics of what I have to do (make an election, with traverse if desired, etc.). My question is: ... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
I am responding to a restriction requirement. I have claims 1-12. 5-12 are directed to the elected invention. When I respond, do I have to list claims 1-4 and put a status identifier in ... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Quick synopsis of the history of my prosecution for a utility patent: Was rejected based on prior art. I filed an RCE with amended claims. I just rec'd a first response (non-final) to RCE statin... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
I filed a "system & method" application pro se with 28 claims a couple of years ago. Just received a restrictions letter from PTO. The Examiner has divided my application into 4 inventions and ... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
I have a question regarding restriction requirements. I elected a species without traverse. Now I have a set of claims to one. What am I supposed to do to advance the non-ele... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Please assume the following fact pattern: a) non-species restriction response is sent to an applicant; and b) applicant elects one invention without traverse or possibly with traverse but offer... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
Hi, I'm new to the forum - it looks like an excellent resource and I'm hoping someone can give me some advice. I am about to produce a product, the technology for which has been in the public d... Read More Answer |
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In Other - updated on 2/26/2009
i just wanted to confirm this: it is my understanding that a former examiner is restricted to prosecute for 2 yrs in cases that are from his/her old art, but in all other instances can start prosecuti... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2010
Is it permissible for an Examiner to require restriction between different drawings in an application having only method claims?
Are drawings required for method claims? Read More Answer |
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