Ex Parte Ohrui et al

Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences

Nov 3, 2008

11057931 (B.P.A.I. Nov. 3, 2008)

UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS
AND INTERFERENCES
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Ex parte TOMOO OHRUI,
KENJI SATO,
and TAKASHI SUZUKI
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Appeal 2008-6039
Application 11/057,931
Technology Center 1700
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Mailed: November 3, 2008
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Before KRISTA ZELE, Deputy Chief Appeals Administrator.
ZELE, Deputy Chief Appeals Administrator.

ORDER REMANDING TO EXAMINER
TERMINAL DISCLAIMER
Appellants filed a Terminal Disclaimer dated January 11, 2007.
There is no indication on the record that Terminal Disclaimer was reviewed
and accepted. Furthermore, it is noted that the Terminal Disclaimer does
Appeal 2008-6039
Application 11/057,931

not appear to meet the necessary signature requirements set forth in
MPEP § 1490, see also 37 CFR § 1.321.
Accordingly, it is ORDERED that the application is returned to the
Examiner to enter a paper:
1) for appropriate review and consideration of the Terminal
Disclaimer filed January 11, 2007 as required; and
2) for such further action as may be appropriate.
If there are any questions pertaining to this Order, please contact the
Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences at 571-272-9797.

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