Former USPTO Examiner Opinion
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I am an independent inventor whose issued patent is now the subject of an ex parte re-examination. A third party has raised the stakes and even resorted to threats, so I need a seasoned, former USPTO examiner to dissect the case and give me a solid, defensible written opinion.
What I require
• A detailed, examiner-style analysis of every prior-art reference cited in the pending ex parte.
• Clear reasoning, tied to the MPEP, explaining whether each reference truly anticipates or renders my claims obvious.
• Practical guidance on strengthening claim language or submitting amendments, plus any strategic recommendations for responding to the next Office action.
Key focus
The opinion must concentrate on the prior art references—how they were applied, where any misapplication occurred, and what arguments can be raised under 35 U.S.C. §§ 102 and 103. I am less concerned about formalities and more about rock-solid substance that I can rely on for legal defense and future prosecution strategy.
Deliverables
1. Written opinion (PDF or Word, 5–10 pages) structured like an internal USPTO memo.
2. A concise action checklist I can hand to my patent attorney.
3. Optional 30-minute call to walk through the findings.
Ideal background
Former primary or supervisory examiner familiar with ex parte re-exam procedure, comfortable citing relevant MPEP sections, and able to write in clear, persuasive language.
Timeline
I would like the first draft within one week of hire, with final revisions completed two days after receiving my feedback.
If you have the USPTO insight and can craft an opinion that stands up to scrutiny, let’s get started right away.
What I require
• A detailed, examiner-style analysis of every prior-art reference cited in the pending ex parte.
• Clear reasoning, tied to the MPEP, explaining whether each reference truly anticipates or renders my claims obvious.
• Practical guidance on strengthening claim language or submitting amendments, plus any strategic recommendations for responding to the next Office action.
Key focus
The opinion must concentrate on the prior art references—how they were applied, where any misapplication occurred, and what arguments can be raised under 35 U.S.C. §§ 102 and 103. I am less concerned about formalities and more about rock-solid substance that I can rely on for legal defense and future prosecution strategy.
Deliverables
1. Written opinion (PDF or Word, 5–10 pages) structured like an internal USPTO memo.
2. A concise action checklist I can hand to my patent attorney.
3. Optional 30-minute call to walk through the findings.
Ideal background
Former primary or supervisory examiner familiar with ex parte re-exam procedure, comfortable citing relevant MPEP sections, and able to write in clear, persuasive language.
Timeline
I would like the first draft within one week of hire, with final revisions completed two days after receiving my feedback.
If you have the USPTO insight and can craft an opinion that stands up to scrutiny, let’s get started right away.