I have received a Notice of Allowance for claims contained in an examiner's amendment. The claims are not exactly as I'd want them, but I feel my options are few. I am aware I can file a continuation before issuance, but I've also heard that some type of formal response to the amendment should be filed. Can you describe what this response should look like?
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If you're an independent inventor, the Examiner is obligated to help you with such questions. So, please call the Examiner and explain your concerns and he'll direct you in a manner that suits him. Of course, because he's not an experienced attorney, and he doesn't represent you, you will not get the same result as using an attorney.
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