If an Examining Attorney Finds Defects in a Patent Application

question 41

Short Answer

If an examining attorney finds defects in a patent application, he or she will usually issue a[n] ______ to the applicant who will then respond to the USPTO comments and objections.

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Definitions:

Granular Cells

Cells that contain granules in their cytoplasm, which may store enzymes, hormones, or other substances involved in various biological processes.

Bicarbonate

A buffer that plays a vital role in maintaining the pH balance in the blood and other bodily fluids.

Pancreatic Juice

A liquid secreted by the pancreas that contains a variety of enzymes critical for the digestion of food in the small intestine.

Goblet Cells

Epithelial cells that secrete mucus to protect and lubricate many internal body surfaces.