How does a Technology Center Director, or his or her designee, indicate approval of a new ground of rejection (or a supplemental examiners answer)?
The Technology Center Director, or his or her designee would indicate approval of a new ground of rejection (or a supplemental examiner’s answer) by stamping or writing “New Ground of Rejection Approved” on the first page of the examiner’s answer (or a supplemental examiner’s answer) along with the approving person’s printed name, signature and the date, or by providing a similar clear indication on the examiner’s answer (or a supplemental examiner’s answer) that the action has been approved.
Related Questions
- If appellant fails to respond to an examiner’s answer that contains a new ground of rejection, who would dismiss the appeal as to the claims subject to the new ground of rejection?
- Can appellant, in a reply brief, present arguments that are not limited to the new ground of rejection or new issues raised in the examiner’s answer?
- How does a Technology Center Director, or his or her designee, indicate approval of a new ground of rejection (or a supplemental examiners answer)?
