A very small minority of patent applicants abuse the system by presenting a large number of claims with conflicting definitions or other ambiguities. Examiners need to use the “undue multiplicity” tool to counter this abuse.
Rethinking the Kunin Memorandum: A plan of action is the thrust of the attached memorandum, “‘Undue Multiplicity’: Restoration of a Needed Tool for Examiners.” Attached to this paper is the “Kunin Memorandum”, the apparent reason for the reluctance of the examining corps to use this useful procedural tool.
Regards,
Hal