[Patentpractice] USPTO second interview policy

Benjamin Keim ben at newportip.com
Tue Oct 21 00:11:57 UTC 2025


I just heard from a SPE that:

Acting Commissioner Valencia Martin Wallace sent out instructions today to the examiners that they are required to conduct interviews when they are requested by the applicant in order to further prosecution. Hopefully, you and all other practitioners don't experience a detrimental impact.

-Ben


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