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Office Action (OA) Shell Response

With the help of Synoptic IP’s Office Action (OA) Shell Response service, you can create a reply to address the patent examiner’s objections about the patent application.

The response is provided in the form of a written document that follows a defined structure and contains both technical and non-technical information. 80% of the response documents are created by paralegals, and 20% are created by lawyers for legal or technical advice.

Why Synoptic IP?

Paralegals trained in US patent law

We have trained paralegals who are knowledgeable about every aspect of US patent law and how it relates to the invention.

Deadline awareness

Excellent knowledge of the US Office Actions response deadline.

Docketing software fluency

Excellent practical understanding of several docketing software programmes.

Separate templates for final and non-final OAs

We use separate templates for both non-final and final OAs.

Claim identifiers used throughout

Using the claim identifier, we demonstrate our understanding.

Filing forms prepared alongside the response

Prepare the filing forms that will be needed when the response is filed.

Amendments and struck-through rejections

Include changes and strike through rejections.

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Verified LinkedIn reviews and client correspondence from patent attorneys and in-house IP teams who come back to us project after project.

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I used Synoptic for a validity search and was pleased with the results. The rates were highly competitive, the deliverable was on time, and the results were as good as (if not better than) other searches I’ve used.

Erin J. FoxErin J. FoxIntellectual Property Counsel · ITW
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Ankit did a very thorough and professional job on a claim chart assignment for us. He showed great perseverance when things got difficult and was able to get the job done. I would work with him again.

Eric BrownEric BrownUS Patent Agent
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Thank you — the search was quite helpful. We’ll have your invoice processed promptly.

QBPatent AttorneyQuarles & Brady · Client since 2018
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Thank you for your work on this matter. We were pleased with the search and will consider you for future searches.

MGPatent AttorneyMerchant & Gould · Client since 2018
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Office Action (OA) Shell Response

With the help of Synoptic IP’s Office Action (OA) Shell Response service, you can create a reply to address the patent examiner’s objections about the patent application. The response is provided in the form of a written document that follows a defined structure and contains both technical and non-technical information. 80% of the response documents are created by paralegals, and 20% are created by lawyers for legal or technical advice.

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