NAPP
National Association of Patent Practitioners
This page contains materials referenced in the speech given by Ernest J. Beffel in Alexandria, Virginia at the Annual National Association of Patent Practitioners Conference.
Speech Resources
Sample email inviting an Examiner to use Adobe Connect
Sample email attachment explaining Adobe Connect to an Examiner
Reference email from USPTO approving use of Adobe Connect
USPTO Examiner Training: 2010 Compact prosecution slide deck
USPTO Examiner Training: 2009 Interview practice slide deck
USPTO Examiner Training: 2009 Interview practice summary points
Useful Links
USPTO Examiner Training Materials
USPTO Accelerated Examination Program
USPTO First Action Interview Pilot
USPTO Sample topics for the first interview
MPEP 713.02 Encouraging interviews before first office action