¶ 12.184 Supplemental Examiner’s Answer -No option to Reopen Prosecution
Responsive to [1] on [2], a supplemental Examiner’s Answer is set forth below: [3].
Appellant may file another reply brief in compliance with 37 CFR 41.41 within two months of the date of mailing of this supplemental examiner’s answer. Extensions of time under 37 CFR 1.136 (a) are not applicable to this two month time period. See 37 CFR 41.43 (b)-(c).
A Technology Center Director or designee has approved this supplemental examiner’s answer by signing below:
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Examiner Note:
1. In bracket 1, insert the reason the supplemental examiner’s answer is being prepared, e.g., " the remand under 37 CFR 41.50 (a)(1) for reasons other than for further consideration of a rejection" , or "the reply brief under 37 CFR 41.41 filed" .
2. In bracket 2, insert the date of remand or the date the reply brief was filed.
3. In bracket 3, provide the supplemental examiner’s answer (e.g., pursuant to 37 CFR 41.43 (a), without raising any new grounds of rejection.
4. In bracket 4, insert the TC Director’s or designee’s signature. A TC Director or designee must approve every supplemental examiner’ s answer.