2024年11月14日
引用文献なしに周知であるという認定に対する対処【リライト版】
発明の内容の一部が周知であるという認定でした。
ただ、リスクが大きいと考えます。
大きく分けて２つのケースがあります。
ただちに、拒絶査定されるリスクがあります。
✔証拠が提示されていたとしたら、どのように拒絶理由を回避するか？
と考えて対応した方が、無難です。
その場合でも、実は、それが勘違いであるというケースもあります。
一つでも証拠が見つかったら（１）と同じになるリスクがあります。
✔補正しなくても特許か拒絶かきわどいというケースでしょう。
実質的に権利範囲は変わらずに、特許にできるかも知れません。
→再度、拒絶理由を通知してくれる可能性も高まります。
そうすることが、お互いにメリットと考えるようになるからです。
証拠を提示しない本当の理由もわかっているつもりです。
結果的に忙しさも緩和されるはずです。
例えば面接や電話の履歴を残すことなども行われています。
それよりも適切な証拠を出すほうが有効です。
出願人側の納得感も高まるはずです。
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本ブログは特許出願人と審査官の双方のメリットを考えています。
結果、特許制度が有効利用されることを願っています。
この点をご理解のうえ、ご参考にしてください。
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How to deal with a finding that something is well-known without cited references [Rewritten version]
(Q) I received a notice of reasons for refusal.
It was found that part of the invention was well-known.
However, no evidence (cited references) showing that it was well-known was presented.
I don't agree with this, can I directly refute this?
(A) It's not that I can't refute it.
However, I think it would be risky.
<Explanation>
It's a finding that something is well-known without the presentation of evidence (cited references).
There are roughly two cases.
I will explain how to deal with each case below.
■(1) When the examiner thinks that something is well-known without the need to present evidence
In this case, it is better not to make the issue of whether there is evidence or not the only issue.
If even one piece of evidence is presented, that's the end of it.
You may not be given an opportunity to refute (a second reason for refusal).
There is a risk that the decision will be rejected immediately.
So what should you do?
Even if there is no evidence,
✔ If evidence had been presented, how would you avoid the reason for refusal?
It is safer to respond by thinking about this.
■ (2) When the determination that something is well-known is a misunderstanding
Let's say that the examiner makes a decision like (1) and does not provide evidence.
Even in that case, it may actually be a misunderstanding.
In that case, there is room to dispute the fact that something is well-known.
This is essentially different from disputing the lack of evidence in (1).
However, even in this case, there is a risk that if the examiner finds even one piece of evidence as a result of a desperate search (lol), it will end up being the same as (1).
So, why not think about it this way?
In a situation where the fact that something is well-known is disputed,
it is probably a close call between granting a patent or rejecting the application without making any amendments.
In that case, if you make some amendments to limit the scope, even if only slightly, you should be able to obtain a patent.
Why not consider making (slight) amendments that are just necessary and sufficient?
Or, it may be enough to change the wording slightly.
You may be able to obtain a patent without substantially changing the scope of your rights.
If you make corrections, even if a desperate search (lol) is conducted,
→ the possibility of a rejection notice will increase.
There is a possibility of a patent being granted.
This is because it will be considered beneficial for both parties.
■What did you think?
Personally, even in the case of (1), I would like evidence to be presented.
There is plenty of evidence, so I would like them to quickly find it.
It also serves the purpose of preventing misunderstandings like (2).
I understand that examiners are busy.
I think I understand the real reason why they do not present evidence.
However, if you present evidence properly from the beginning, it will be processed faster.
As a result, it should be less busy.
There is also the aspect of transparency of the procedure.
For example, it is also common to keep records of interviews and phone calls.
It is more effective to present appropriate evidence than that.
The applicant should also feel more convinced.
The second half became [Dear Examiner] (lol)
I hope that the first half will be helpful to "readers of this blog"!
(Note) This blog is not intended to view examiners as enemies.
Examiners and patent attorneys work together for the "benefits of patent applicants."
This blog considers the benefits for both patent applicants and examiners.
We hope that this will result in effective use of the patent system.
Please keep this point in mind when reading this blog.
