MPEP Chapter 700: Examination of Applications — Study Guide
Chapter 700 is the second-highest-weight chapter, covering office actions, rejections, replies, interviews, amendments, and final practice. Mastering office-action procedure here pays off across the whole exam.
- of released exam questions
- ~15.86%
- MPEP pages
- 312
- guided lectures
- 4
- review questions
- 104
What to learn
Key topics in Chapter 700
- Office actions and rejections
- Replies under 37 CFR 1.111
- Final rejection practice
- Interviews with examiners (37 CFR 1.133)
Inside the course
Guided lectures for Chapter 700
- 01Examination of Applications: Authority, Requisites, Search, Rejections, the Examiner's Action, and the Examination Schedule (MPEP 701-709)
- 02Period for Reply, Abandonment and Revival, Interviews, and Amendments: Keeping the Application Alive
- 03Traversing Prior Art Rejections: Swearing Behind, 1.132 Evidence, and Prior Art Exceptions
- 04The File Wrapper, Public Use Proceedings, and Confidential Materials
Plus slides, key terms, quick quizzes, and MPEP-linked references in the full course.
FAQ
Chapter 700 FAQs
How much of the patent bar exam covers MPEP Chapter 700?
About 15.86% of released USPTO exam questions come from Chapter 700 (Examination of Applications), based on our analysis of 190 released questions.
How should I study MPEP Chapter 700?
Read the key topics below, then drill exam-style questions with MPEP citations and finish with a timed review. Patent Bar Studio schedules Chapter 700 automatically based on its exam weight and your accuracy.
How long is MPEP Chapter 700?
The chapter spans roughly 312 pages in MPEP 9th Edition, Revision 01.2024 — focus on the key topics listed here rather than reading cover to cover.
Master Chapter 700 with a personal plan
Guided lectures, cited practice questions, and analytics that tell you exactly when this chapter is exam-ready.