Adjusted lines
For each line: acknowledge, or appeal with evidence. Amounts above the original line cannot be claimed.Fixed fee12 Aug · J. Partner · non-final OA response
OCG-2.1 fixed-fee schedule. Non-final OA response is $3,400 under the schedule; billed hourly $4,800. Reduction $1,400.
Pre-assessment. The schedule applies unless a complexity exception was pre-approved; none is on file. Likely outcome: adjustment stands.
−$1,400
Block billing14 Aug · A. Associate · 6.0h → 4.0h
OCG-4.1 block billing. Five tasks in one entry. Allowance from 180 comparable entries (median 4.0h). Reduction $1,080.
Pre-assessment. Split entries total 6.0h; inventor conference 0.9h is supported by the calendar invite. Likely outcome: reinstate 0.9h (+$480).
−$1,080
Block billing16 Aug · A. Associate · 3.0h → 2.0h
OCG-4.1 block billing. Docket update is non-billable. Reduction $540.
−$540
Translation15 Aug · JP agent · translation markup
OCG-3.2 translation at cost. Agent invoice shows ¥318,000; billed with 34% markup. Reduction $720.
−$720
Clerical16 Aug · P. Paralegal · docketing and IDS forms
OCG-3.4 clerical. Covered by the filing fee. Reduction $1,500.
−$1,500
The client's reviewer sees your responses, attachments and the pre-assessment side by side. Decisions are logged with the rule, evidence and reviewer role; median decision time with this client is 6 days.