[Patentpractice] [External Sender] USPTO second interview policy

[Carl Oppedahl]

Thank you Kevin this is very helpful.

On 10/21/2025 1:27 PM, Kevin Rieffel via Patentpractice wrote:
> 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."
>
> image.png
>
> -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.
>
>     *Roger L. Browdy*
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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
>     *To:* For patent practitioners. This is not for laypersons to seek
>     legal advice. <patentpractice at oppedahl-lists.com>
>     *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:
>
>     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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