Respond to a USPTO office action with a human signature and a candor check
Key facts
- Human involvement
- YellowClose supervision
- How AI is used
- Suggest claim amendments and argument headings from the office action and the specification the lawyer uploads into a closed environment.
- What the lawyer must review
- Sign the response yourself, as the USPTO notice (11 April 2024) requires
- Review every statement: filing certifies under 37 C.F.R. § 11.18
- Do not delegate the duty of candor (37 C.F.R. §§ 1.56, 11.303)
- Written for / version
- United States versionUSCth
Rules that apply
The document starts from the task name. Change it if this piece of work is different.
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Do not begin AI assistance until the responsible lawyer has defined and confirmed its permitted scope. |
| Lawyer | Set the scope, supervise the work closely, verify every part relied on, resolve omissions and exceptions, and approve the exact output. |
Checklist
- Check the current court or regulator requirements, prescribed form and attachments for the intended document and filing.
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.