Haynes Boone Discusses Changes Affecting Patent Examiner Interviews – Law360

June, 2026 - United States of America

In this Law360 article, WSG member Jeffrey A. Wolfson, Partner at Haynes Boone, discusses how recent policy changes are making patent examiner interviews more difficult to obtain. He explains that these interviews have long helped resolve issues efficiently during the patent application process, but new procedural requirements are limiting access. As a result, applicants may face longer prosecution timelines and increased costs, highlighting the importance of proactive patent strategies as examination procedures continue to evolve.

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