Appeal No. 2003-1016 Page 4
Application No. 09/450,999
One further matter warrants attention. On page 9 of the Examiner's Answer
(Paper No. 30), we note a red box with red print and associated symbols. Such indicia
appear highly irregular and unauthorized for use in official government correspondence.
Nor is it clear what purpose such indicia serve. We think it advisable that the examiner
consult with appropriate PTO officials before using such indicia in the future.1
Conclusion
In conclusion, we reverse the examiner's rejection under 35 U.S.C. § 112,
second paragraph. We also invite attention to the red box with red print and associated
symbols appearing at page 9 of Paper No. 30 because such indicia appear highly
irregular and unauthorized for use in official government correspondence.
REVERSED
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Sherman D. Winters )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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) BOARD OF PATENT
Donald E. Adams )
Administrative Patent Judge ) APPEALS AND
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Demetra J. Mills )
Administrative Patent Judge )
1 On this record, the red box with red print and associated symbols first appeared at page 10 of
the Final Rejection (Paper No. 25). Such indicia also appear in Paper Nos. 27 and 32.
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