Lightwave Logic Inc (LWLG)

[Fruno]

CarlinNM - this isn't the application you are referring to. Here, the examiner found 3 instances where he didn't think LWLG had differentiated the claims of the invention (addition of diamondoid groups) from prior art. Looking at LWLG's response, they amended the claims to provide more specific and descriptive language. They didn't have to change the chemistry, just how they describe it.

In my (non-legal) perusal of the company's patent applications over the years, this sort of give and take with the examiner is pretty normal. The inventor wants to use language that is as non-specific as possible so the patent has broader coverage. The examiner needs to be convinced that the invention is distinct from prior art.

The application was filed on June 25, 2021. It will take several more months to finalize, assuming the company's response is accepted by the examiner. Nothing unusual about the timeline.