MOF Resin Membrane Patent Granted Following Reexamination
Reexamination support involving degradable MOF amino-resin membranes, composite structures, material properties, and related technical effects.
Matter Overview
The matter involved a functional membrane technology based on a degradable MOF amino-resin system and related composite structures. After rejection, our team was engaged to reassess the material design, prior-art distinctions, and supporting technical effects.
Client Objective
The client sought to reverse the rejection and obtain protection for the membrane composition, structural relationship, preparation approach, and resulting functional performance.
Key Patent Issues
Our Approach
Rejection & Prior-Art Review
Analyzed the rejection decision, cited membrane technologies, and the examiner’s combination reasoning.
Feature-to-Effect Mapping
Linked the distinguishing material and structural features to their corresponding technical effects.
Claim & Evidence Refinement
Refined the claim language and strengthened the technical explanation using the original disclosure.
Reexamination Advocacy
Prepared the reexamination request and presented a focused technical and legal case for patentability.
Outcome
Patent Granted Following Reexamination
The rejection was overcome, and the Chinese invention patent was granted, protecting the client’s MOF resin membrane technology.
Practical Takeaways
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