Module V: Examination Basics
Each patent application will be examined by a USPTO examiner. The examination process is complex and typically lengthy. This module covers the basics of examination. |
Introduction to Examination Basics
This module will provide you with detailed knowledge of what happens during the examination of the application. |
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Lesson 1: Request for Information
This video covers requests for information including what information may be required, examples, and when a requirement for information may be made. |
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Lesson 2: Office Actions
| The USPTO thoroughly examines each application that comes their way. This video will explain the major reasons why claims get rejected and details of Office actions. Length: 7:40 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 3: Final Rejections
The goal of this video is to help you understand final rejections, including when they can be made and the time for replying to a final rejection. |
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Lesson 4: Petition to Make Special
| The goal of this video is to cover the details of petitions to make special which are a method for speeding up the examination of a patent. Length: 9:14 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 5: Accelerated Examination
| The goal of this video is to cover the details and requirements of the accelerated examination program. Length: 12:13 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 6: Prioritized Examination
| Prioritized examination was implemented with the AIA and is a newer process for speeding up examination. The goal of this training video is to cover the requirements for requesting prioritized examination. Length: 9:13 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 7: Interviews
| The goal of this training video is to cover the details of examiner interviews including when interviews are proper as well as discuss the rules of interviews. Length: 8:45 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 8: Abandonment
| The goal of this training video is to cover the topic of abandonment in detail including the two different types of abandonment. Length: 9:10 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 9: Extensions of Time
| The goal of this video is to cover the details of extensions of time, including the two different types of extensions of time. Length: 8:45 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 10: Amendments
| The goal of this video is to cover amendments including the time to send one in and the manner of making amendments. Length: 9:27 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 11: Restriction
| The objective of this training video is to cover the concept of restriction, including related definitions and the process of restriction. Length: 6:28 | Watch Video |
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