NONRESPONSIVE

nonresponsive, adj. 1. (Of a reply to a question, esp. from a witness under oath) not directly answering the question asked. 2. Patents. (Of a patent applicant’s answer) not addressing every rejection, objection, and requirement contained in a patent examiner’s office action. • A nonresponsive reply may render an application abandoned. 37 CFR § 1.111. […]