¶ 18.02.02 Lacks Inventive Step - Additional Reference
Claim [1] an inventive step under PCT Article 33(3) as being obvious over the prior art as applied in the immediately preceding paragraph and further in view of [2]. [3]
Examiner Note:
1. This form paragraph may follow either 18.02 or 18.02.01.
2. In bracket 1, pluralize "claim" if needed, insert claim no.(s), and the verb --lack-- or --lacks--, as appropriate.
3. In bracket 2, insert name of additional prior art relied upon.
4. In bracket 3, add reasoning.