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Re: MTchills post# 65376

Friday, 06/23/2017 6:00:39 PM

Friday, June 23, 2017 6:00:39 PM

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Correct...don't panic. These are very common. It could be based on a misunderstanding with the examiner or a question that needs clarification. Typically when a patent is drafted claims are made as broad as possible to be the most effective. It could be that Ian needs to limit or narrow the scope of one or more claims.

This is non-final so Ian needs to contact the examiner and discuss either over the phone or visit in person. This link may help understand: http://rplotkin.com/patent-office-actions/

From that link:
Office Actions, and the rejections that they contain, are a normal part of the patent application process. The receipt of an Office Action rejecting a patent application does not necessarily imply that the patent application will not be granted as a patent. Many patent applications are rejected several times before being granted. In fact, over 95% of patent applications in the U.S. are rejected in their entirety in the first Office Action. Such rejections often can be overcome by amending the claims and/or presenting arguments to the patent examiner.