In June, the remote interview system in Guangzhou receiving office made it possible for applicants to have an interview with patent examiners in State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO). This created a new additional way of examination on the basis of the current examination system.
During the meeting, examiners from SIPO discussed some matters related to formality of patent application. It is said that this should be also helpful for discussions of technical issues.
Such long-distance meeting is efficient and more convenient for applicants in different areas to communicate with patent examiners.
