[Patentpractice] [External Sender] USPTO second interview policy

[Kevin Rieffel]

Based on the USPTO Hour last week
<https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/uspto-hour-understanding-patent-examiners-role-ip-community>
(screenshot below), my understanding is that:the second interview needs SPE
approval.

I believe it was Deputy Commissioner for Patents Lorengo who offered the
advice for practitioners: "make sure that any interview comes with a really
specific agenda and give it to the examiner before the interview *would be
scheduled*, making things efficient to prepare effectively."

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-Kevin Rieffel

On Tue, Oct 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM Roger Browdy via Patentpractice <
patentpractice at oppedahl-lists.com> wrote:

> I was told by an examiner that he had received that notice,  but that it
> was a mixed message because they are not allotted any additional time for
> such interviews.
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> *From:* Patentpractice <patentpractice-bounces at oppedahl-lists.com> *On
> Behalf Of *Benjamin Keim via Patentpractice
> *Sent:* Monday, October 20, 2025 8:12 PM
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> *Cc:* Benjamin Keim <ben at newportip.com>
> *Subject:* [External Sender][Patentpractice] USPTO second interview policy
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> I just heard from a SPE that:
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> 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.
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