Purpose of a PTAB hearing

Purpose of a PTAB hearing For PTAB hearings, all evidence and argument is already in the record New evidence is not permitted New argument is not permitted The panel will have reviewed the case and may have preliminary conclusions Questions will focus on issues...

ROLE OF THE USPTO EXAMINER

ROLE OF THE USPTO EXAMINER Read and understand the application • Search for prior art • Evaluate the specification and claim(s) • Respond by office action(s) describing findings • Hold interviews, as requested ROLE OF THE APPLICANT File a complete application •...