A granted patent is more than just a singular document, it reflects a comprehensive legal and technical exchange between the applicant and the patent office. The detailed progress of the matter, available in file wrapper, offers valuable insights into the development and scope of a patent.
Legal protection awareness impacts strategic business decisions, help manage risks, optimize innovation strategies, and protect intellectual property effectively. Further, reviewing the file wrapper provides a clearer understanding of the reasoning behind its granted claims.
The status and file history review includes the following:
- Current legal status of the patent/patent application
- Original Filing Documents
- Office Actions/First Examination Report (FERs)
- Applicant Responses/Written submission
- Correspondence & Hearings
- Formal Filings
- Others
