Patent amendment problem

The so-called "out of scope" problem, according to the provisions of the review guide, the scope recorded in the original specification and claims includes two parts:

1. The contents recorded in the original specification claim;

2. According to the contents recorded in the original specification, the claims and the attached drawings of the specification, these contents can be directly and clearly determined.

From your explanation, it seems to be within the scope, so it can be deleted.

However, this is a subjective judgment after all, so you should think twice.

Because the problem of "out-of-range modification" is one of the reasons for invalidation, if it is not properly modified, even if it passes the review, it may become the handle of the opponent in the subsequent invalidation.

Therefore, it is recommended to be very cautious when modifying the content involving the scope of protection. Before considering an amendment, there is usually as much debate as possible. On the other hand, if the modified content does not involve the scope of protection of the claims, as long as it can satisfy the examiner, you can rest assured to modify it.