What happens once I have received an examination report?

What happens once I have received an examination report?

Matt Dixon (Partner) gives expert video advice on: What is the Patent Office?; When are patents granted?; How do I file for a patent application? and more...

The patent office will send you the examination report, and it will tell you whether they've got objections to your application. Often, they've found documents out there that disclose something similar or even the same as your invention. You have the opportunity to amend your patent application, but you can only amend your patent application using information that is already in your application. This is another reason why it's important to get your application right the first time, and the best way to do that is with professional advice.