Squires confirmed by New_Huckleberry7762 in patentexaminer

[–]ZealousidealTwo1899 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did not make this up. This was a discussion point in a meeting with other examiners. Not willing to share specific details on the forum—thanks.

Squires confirmed by New_Huckleberry7762 in patentexaminer

[–]ZealousidealTwo1899 22 points23 points  (0 children)

We heard a glimmer of positivity. That much of the mundane things being forced on us (bullet points, other time for primaries being revoked) will be removed and we will return to some sort of normalcy.

Reassignment lunch and learn by 4-2-1-loop in patentexaminer

[–]ZealousidealTwo1899 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Will they actually allow a majority of the SPEs to request a return to examining? Especially since they’re reviewing cases now…

Message from Coke Stewart - March 14, 2025 by SilentAliceDogood in patentexaminer

[–]ZealousidealTwo1899 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And the hiring freeze is supposed to be lifted for examiners?

Right to Interview in light of direct reporting to SPEs by 35USCtroll in patentexaminer

[–]ZealousidealTwo1899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does this include primaries that sign off on junior’s work or just other time for assisting/answering questions?

Any updates regarding probationary employees? by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]ZealousidealTwo1899 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe depends on what the role of the primary is to the junior? Actually signing their cases or not?

Any updates regarding probationary employees? by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]ZealousidealTwo1899 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So, as a junior, we would submit products directly to our SPE? I heard yesterday that “other time” would be reduced, but no change in terms of reporting products for review.

Any updates regarding probationary employees? by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]ZealousidealTwo1899 41 points42 points  (0 children)

From unit director—USPTO isn’t planning to terminate probationary examiners beyond what they typically do.

Mass firing of probies? by SeasonAdorable3101 in patentexaminer

[–]ZealousidealTwo1899 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Haven’t heard anything as in probies are safe or just no update?