¶ 16.01 Specification, Manner of Asexually Reproducing
The application is objected to under 37 CFR 1.163(a) because the specification does not "particularly point out where and in what manner the variety of plant has been asexually reproduced." Correction is required.
¶ 16.02 Colors Specified Do Not Correspond With Those Shown
The disclosure is objected to under 35 U.S.C. 112(a) or pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, first paragraph, because the [1] colors specified fail to correspond with those shown.
¶ 16.03 Rejection, 35 U.S.C. 112(a) or pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, 1st Paragraph, Non-Support for Colors
The claim is rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112(a) or pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, first paragraph, as being unsupported by a clear and complete disclosure with regard to [1] colors, for the following reasons: [2].
¶ 16.04 Rejection, 35 U.S.C. 102
The claim is rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102 as failing to patentably distinguish over [1].
¶ 16.05 Name or Denomination for Plant Missing
The disclosure is objected to under 37 CFR 1.121(e) because no "variety denomination" of the instant plant has been set forth in the disclosure. 37 CFR 1.163(c)(4). Correction by adding such a name is required.
¶ 16.05.01 Latin Name of Genus and Species of the Plant Claimed Missing
The disclosure is objected to under 37 CFR 1.121(e) because the Latin name of the genus and species of the instant plant has not been set forth in the disclosure. 37 CFR 1.163(c)(4). Correction by adding such a name is required.
¶ 16.06 Color Drawings Must Be in Duplicate
The disclosure is objected to under 37 CFR 1.165(b) because applicant has not provided copies of the color drawing in duplicate. Correction is required.
¶ 16.07 Drawing Figures Not Competently Executed
The disclosure is objected to under 37 CFR 1.165(a) because Fig. [1] not artistically and/or competently executed.
¶ 16.08 Rejection, 35 U.S.C. 112
The claim is rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112 [1] because [2].
¶ 16.09 Specification, Less Than Complete Description
The disclosure is objected to under 37 CFR 1.163(a) because the specification presents less than a full and complete botanical description and the characteristics which distinguish over related known varieties. More specifically: [1].
¶ 16.10 Specification, Location of Plant Not Disclosed
The disclosure is objected to under 37 CFR 1.163(a) because the specification does not particularly point out the location and character of the area where the plant was discovered.
¶ 16.11 Drawings in Improper Scale
The disclosure is objected to under 37 CFR 1.165(a) because the drawings are of an inadequate scale to show the distinguishing features of the plant.
¶ 16.12 Report From U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
This application has been submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a report. Pertinent portions follow: [1]
¶ 16.13 Specimens Are Required
Applicant [1] required to submit [2] in accordance with 37 CFR 1.166.