Responding to Office Action
After a patent application is filed, an examiner issues an 'Office Action' outlining objections or rejections. The applicant and their attorney discuss the best strategy for responding, which might involve amending claims or providing arguments.
专利申请提交后，审查员会发出“审查意见通知书”，列出异议或驳回理由。申请人及其律师讨论最佳答复策略，可能包括修改权利要求或提供论证。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
Office Action
This is an official notice from a patent office that explains problems or rejections in a patent application. It's like feedback from an examiner.
这是专利局发出的官方通知，解释专利申请中的问题或驳回。它就像审查员的反馈。
prior art
Existing inventions or publications that came before your idea. Patent examiners use this to check if your invention is new.
在你的想法之前存在的现有发明或出版物。专利审查员使用此来检查你的发明是否新颖。
claims
The specific parts of a patent application that describe what the invention protects. They define the legal boundaries of your idea.
专利申请中描述发明保护内容的特定部分。它们定义了您的想法的法律边界。
amend
To change or modify something, like editing the claims in a patent to make it stronger. Use it when you need to revise official documents.
更改或修改某物，例如编辑专利中的权利要求以使其更强。使用它当你需要修改官方文件时。
obviousness
In patents, it means an invention isn't new enough if it seems too easy to create based on existing ideas. It's a reason for rejection.
在专利中，它意味着如果基于现有想法，似乎太容易创建，则发明不够新颖。这是拒绝的理由。
strategy
A plan of action to achieve a goal, like how to respond to a patent rejection. Useful in business or legal discussions.
实现目标的行动计划，例如如何应对专利拒绝。在商业或法律讨论中很有用。
enablement
The requirement in patents that the description must teach someone skilled in the field how to make and use the invention.
专利中要求描述必须教导本领域技术人员如何制造和使用发明。
robust
Strong and effective, like a solid argument in a patent response. It means something is well-built or convincing.
强大而有效，就像专利回复中一个坚实的论点。它意味着某物是建造良好的或有说服力的。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
What's the main issue this time?
This is a casual way to ask about the primary problem. It's useful in meetings to get to the point quickly. The structure uses 'what's' for contraction of 'what is' and 'this time' to refer to a repeated situation.
这是询问主要问题的一种随意方式。在会议中用于快速切入正题。结构使用 'what's' 作为 'what is' 的缩写，'this time' 指代重复的情况。
So, what's our best strategy here?
This sentence seeks advice on the optimal plan. 'So' connects ideas smoothly, and 'our best strategy' shows collaboration. Use it in professional discussions to propose next steps.
这个句子寻求关于最佳计划的建议。“So”平滑地连接想法，“our best strategy”显示协作。在专业讨论中使用它来提出下一步。
I think we can do both.
A balanced response suggesting two options. 'I think' softens the opinion, making it polite. Useful for negotiations or planning, as it shows flexibility.
一个平衡的回应，建议两个选项。'I think' 缓和了意见，使其礼貌。适用于谈判或规划，因为它显示了灵活性。
That sounds like a solid plan.
Expresses agreement positively. 'That sounds like' is idiomatic for evaluation, and 'solid' means reliable. Use this to approve ideas in business talks.
表达积极的同意。'That sounds like' 是评价的惯用语，'solid' 意思是可靠。在商务谈话中用这个来批准想法。
How long do we have to respond?
Asks about a deadline. 'How long do we have' is a common pattern for time limits. Practical for legal or project contexts to manage timelines.
询问截止日期。'我们有多少时间' 是时间限制的常见模式。在法律或项目背景下，用于管理时间表很实用。
I'll draft the proposed amendments and arguments.
Promises to prepare documents. 'I'll draft' uses future tense for commitments, and 'proposed' means suggested changes. Useful in professional emails or meetings.
承诺准备文件。'I'll draft' 使用将来时表示承诺，'proposed' 意为建议的变更。在专业邮件或会议中很有用。
Does that work for you?
Checks if a plan is acceptable. It's polite and indirect, using 'work for you' to seek agreement. Common in scheduling or proposals to ensure mutual satisfaction.
检查计划是否可接受。它礼貌且间接，使用'对你合适'来寻求同意。在安排或提案中常见，以确保相互满意。
Please send me the draft as soon as it's ready.
A polite request for a document. 'As soon as it's ready' adds urgency politely. The structure is imperative with 'please' for courtesy, ideal for work communications.
对文档的礼貌请求。“尽快准备好”礼貌地增加了紧迫感。结构是带有“请”的祈使句，用于礼貌，非常适合工作沟通。