5 tips for having a good examiner interview | IP Toolworks | William Morriss

Examiner interviews are a critical part of patent prosecution.

They are faster than standard prosecution
The communication in examiner interviews is better
They can get you much more than office action responses

In this video, William Morriss, Co-founder of IP Toolworks, shares his responsive strategies to help you get better and examiner interviews.

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0:25 All about examiner interviews

0:34 Examiner interviews are optional but important

0:48 Examiner interviews are faster than standard prosecution

1:31 The communication in examiner interviews is better

2:28 Interviews can get you much more than office action responses

3:14 Five tips for having a good examiner interview:

3:23 #5 Know what you are going to say

4:17 #4 Get the right people in the room

6:15 #3 Make a substantive agenda

6; 47 The potential amendments you submit may or may not result in an agreement being reached

7:09 But either way, they will give you something concrete to talk about and show your willingness to work with the examiner

7:36 They provide a good starting point for the discussion

7:50 See if any other arguments or amendments could result in an agreement being reached

9:04 #2 Start conceptual

9:40 Make sure both of you are on the same page conceptually

10:17 You can put in disclaimers and hedging language

11:56 Start going through your agenda

12:44: #1 Be concrete when you are closing things up

13:03 Ask the examiner for alternative language

15:41 Bonus: Bring up points from the examiner’s search

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Disclaimer: The statements and views expressed in this posting are my own and do not reflect those of my law firm, are intended for general informational purposes only, and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion.