Does the examiner have to check the claims presented in the claims appendix?
Yes, the examiner should check the claims presented in the claims appendix to the extent that the examiner has a reasonable assurance that the correct claims are set forth in the appendix. E3. If appellant fails to include a copy of the claims involved in the appeal in the claims appendix section of the appeal brief or the claims in the appendix are not the correct claims, can the examiner provide an accurate copy of the claims on appeal in an appendix to the examiner’s answer? Yes, the examiner may provide a copy of the claims involved in the appeal in an appendix to the examiner’s answer, or object to the appeal brief and require appellant to provide the claims appendix.