2024年07月02日
拒絶理由通知への対応は意見書のみまたは手続補正書のみでもいいか？【リライト版】
特許が拒絶される旨の理由が通知されました。
補正によって拒絶理由を解消できることがあります（多いです）。
断念：それ以降の手続きを行わない、出願をし直すなどです。
✔意見書のみが提出されることも、数少ないですがありました
つまり、意見を述べるだけで、拒絶理由に反論できることがあります。
ただ個人的には、少しでも補正をした方がいいと考えます。
なんらかの補正の材料を探すのもいいでしょう。
（この辺は微妙な駆け引きの部分もありますのでこれくらいにします）
この場合には、意見を述べずに、手続補正書のみでも構いません。
✔意見書が提出されなくても（あるいは、意見書の内容が的外れでも）
✔適法な手続補正書が提出された以上は、
補正後の内容で査定（審査結果）を出すことになります。
個人的には、意見書も提出した方がいいと思うのです。
しかしそのような場合であれば、
✔補正後の内容を見ればわかるだろうという旨の、意見書を提出する
このほうが、よっぽどいいのではないでしょうか。
ビジネス上の対人関係において、ある行動に出る
→そのことをきちんと説明すべき（それがビジネスマナーである）
そういうことですね。ごもっともです。
ただ、審査結果に影響するかも知れないとしたら・・・
それを惜しむべきではないと思うのです。
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＜機械翻訳＞
Is it okay to respond to a notice of rejection with only a letter of opinion or a letter of amendment? [Rewritten version]
(Q) I applied for a patent and was examined, and received a notice of rejection.
I was notified of the reasons why my patent was rejected.
So I can submit a "letter of opinion" in response to this.
What else can I do?
(A) Within the period for submitting a letter of opinion, you can also submit a letter of amendment.
You can amend the content (invention) you are aiming for a patent.
You may be able to resolve the reason for rejection by amending it (this is common).
In general, you will most likely submit both a letter of opinion and a letter of amendment.
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Otherwise, you can communicate directly with the examiner.
Depending on the content of the reason for rejection, it may be wise to give up.
Abandon: Do not take any further steps, refile the application, etc.
We will explain these points in another article.
If you are in a hurry, please consult a patent office (patent attorney).
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＜Column＞Is it okay to submit only a letter of opinion or only a letter of amendment?
In practice, the submission of both a letter of opinion and a letter of amendment can be considered optional.
In my experience as an examiner,
✔There were a few cases where only a letter of opinion was submitted.
✔There were almost no cases where only a letter of amendment was submitted.
I will explain this point in more detail below.
(1) Submit only a letter of opinion
Depending on the content of the reason for refusal, it may be sufficient not to make any amendments.
In other words, you may be able to refute the reason for refusal just by stating your opinion.
However, personally, I think it is better to make some amendments.
It may also be a good idea to look for some material for amendments.
(This is a bit of a tricky topic, so I'll leave it at that.)
(2) Submit only a letter of amendment
There may be cases where the content after amendment will definitely be patented.
In this case, it is okay to submit only a letter of amendment without stating an opinion.
As an examiner, even if a written opinion is not submitted (or even if the contents of the written opinion are off the mark), as long as a legal procedural amendment is submitted, the examiner will issue an assessment (examination result) based on the contents after the amendment.
In that case, it is a bit tricky to say that only a procedural amendment is sufficient.
Personally, I think it is better to submit a written opinion as well.
There may be cases where you think, "You can see the contents after the amendment!"
However, in such cases, it would be much better to submit a written opinion stating that you can see the contents after the amendment.
Speaking of which, one examiner once said this.
In business interpersonal relationships, when you take a certain action
→ you should explain that properly (that is business etiquette)
If you make amendments, you should explain the contents properly in a written opinion!
That's right. You're right.
There may be issues with the effort and cost of preparing a written opinion.
However, if it may affect the examination results...
I don't think you should be reluctant to do so.
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At Shinonome Patent Office, in addition to filing patent applications, we also accept requests after you receive a notice of rejection (mid-term acceptance)!
Please note that the contents of this article do not actively encourage you to file a patent application yourself without using a patent office (patent attorney).
Please use a patent office from the beginning of your application.
It will be to your advantage in the long run.
