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=='''Application-14/801,964'''==

The following is the Application-[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=/netahtml/PTO/srchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=20160026449.PGNR. 14/801,964] (filed July 17, 2015) for which Non-final Office action has been issued. The invention relates generally to a method for software discovery in an environment with heterogeneous machine groups. 

'''Title:''' Software Discovery in an Environment with Heterogeneous Machine Groups<br />

'''Summary/Novelty of the invention:'''''A mechanism is provided for software discovery in an environment with heterogeneous machine groups may be provided. A group comprising computing systems that have similar software program installations is defined. A first scan procedure is performed by scanning each computing system of the group using a first software signature catalogue to identify installed programs. Software signatures of identified installed programs are added to a base installation software catalogue. A second scan procedure is performed by scanning the group of computing systems using the base installation software catalogue to identify installed software programs.''
* '''[[Media:Application_14801964.pdf|Application_14801964]]'''

=='''Non-final Office Action'''==

The following is the Non-final Office action issued by the Examiner- '''Stephen David Berman''' (Art Unit 2192). The Office Action was issued on March 25, 2016. The Office Action has claims objections, 112(b), 101 and 103 rejection.
* '''[[Media:Office Action_14801964.pdf|Non-final Office Action_14801964]]'''

=='''References cited in rejection'''==

The below listed files are the three cited references in the Non-final Office Action 14/801,964.
* '''[[Media:Primary Reference_Vidal-20120054733.pdf|Primary Reference_Vidal-20120054733]]'''
* '''[[Media:Secondary Reference1_Perrone-7506038.pdf|Secondary Reference1_Perrone-7506038]]'''
* '''[[Media:Secondary Reference2_Back-20070220507.pdf|Secondary Reference2_Back-20070220507]]'''


='''PHASE 1:'''=
=='''Claim vs Reference chart'''==

The following Claim vs Reference chart lists out claim and reference wise rejection. This chart provides birds eye-view of the claims in the Application and the rejections given by Examiner and the corresponding references cited against the claims.
* '''[[Media:Claim Vs Reference Chart_14801964.docx|Claim Vs Reference Chart_14801964]]'''
[[File:Screen Shot 2017-03-06 at 5.46.42 pm.png|framed|center|Claim Vs Reference chart]]

=='''Prosecution Data Sheet'''== 

The below Prosecution Data Sheet (PDS) is a brief of the proposed amendment/argument. 
# Provides the extension dates after the statutory period and the corresponding fees applicable for each extension
# Provides reference validation check (whether the reference cited by examiner is valid)
# Provides proposed response to each Rejection/Objection in the Application.
* '''[[Media:Prosecution Datasheet_14801964.docx|Prosecution Datasheet_14801964]]'''
[[File:Screen Shot 2017-03-06 at 5.47.01 pm.png|framed|center|Prosecution Data Sheet]]


='''PHASE 2:'''=
=='''Complete Office Action Response'''==

The following Office action response is the complete draft which contains all the response to obviate/rebut the rejection used by the Examiner against the Application.
* '''[[Media:Office Action Response_14801964.docx|Complete Office Action Response_14801964]]'''