Legal Definitions - examiner's amendment

An examiner's amendment is a minor change made by a patent or trademark examiner to an application, instead of the applicant. These changes are usually related to the form of the application, such as correcting spelling and grammar errors.

For example, if an applicant submits a patent application with a spelling mistake, the examiner may correct it instead of waiting for the applicant to make the change. Additionally, an examiner may amend or cancel claims in a patent application if authorized by the applicant.

Overall, examiner's amendments help to ensure that patent and trademark applications are accurate and free of errors, which can speed up the application process and reduce the likelihood of rejection.