Patent Office Action Response
Analyze patent office actions and prepare strategic responses including rejection analysis, claim amendments, and interview preparation.
50-70% reduction in response preparation
Strategic analysis and drafting
Intellectual Property & Patents
The Problem
- ✗Complex rejection analysis
- ✗Amendment strategy
- ✗Interview preparation
- ✗Response deadline pressure
- ✗Prosecution history implications
How Claude Helps
Claude analyzes office actions and assists with response preparation. It analyzes each rejection, develops response strategy, drafts arguments, suggests claim amendments, and prepares interview agendas.
Step-by-Step Workflow
Receive office action
Review the examiner's rejections and requirements
Analyze rejections
Claude breaks down each rejection type and basis
Develop strategy
Determine response approach for each rejection
Draft response
Generate arguments, amendments, and remarks
Consider interview
Prepare examiner interview agenda if appropriate
Example Prompt
Analyze this office action and prepare response: OFFICE ACTION: - Application: [Number] - Claims: 1-20 - Rejections: * Claims 1-5: §102 anticipation (Reference A) * Claims 6-15: §103 obviousness (References A + B) * Claims 16-20: §112 indefiniteness ANALYSIS: 1. §102 REJECTION ANALYSIS - Reference A teachings - Missing claim elements - Date/priority issues - Response arguments 2. §103 REJECTION ANALYSIS - Combination rationale - Teaching away arguments - Secondary considerations - Response strategy 3. §112 ANALYSIS - Identified indefiniteness - Specification support - Amendment options 4. CLAIM AMENDMENT STRATEGY - Independent claim amendments - New dependent claims - Claim cancellations 5. ARGUMENTS - For each rejection type - Supporting evidence - Examiner interview points 6. RESPONSE DOCUMENT - Remarks section - Claim amendments - Declaration needs Generate response strategy and draft remarks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Claude predict examiner acceptance?
Claude suggests strong arguments. Examiner decisions vary.
What about final rejections?
Specify rejection type. Final OA responses require different strategy considerations.
How does Claude handle continuation decisions?
Include prosecution history for continuation vs. appeal analysis.