If conducted properly, an examiner interview can be one of the most effectual means for furthering patent prosecution if there is an item in dispute which negates the patentability of a patent application. For example, if the Applicant disagrees with a rejection/objection contained within an outstanding Non-Final Office Action, it is advisable to request an Examiner Interview (which will likely be granted by the Examiner).

Hence, by conducting an Examiner Interview, not only is the Applicant able to point out why the cited art does not teach the various recitations of the claims, but it also provides the Examiner with an More >