What is a D-10 Notice in patent examination?

A D-10 Notice is a notification sent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to inform applicants that their patent application is approaching the final stages of the examination process. It typically indicates that the application is being prepared for issuance.

The MPEP Section 1304 briefly mentions the D-10 Notice: “For amendments received after D-10 Notice, see MPEP § 130.” This suggests that there are specific procedures for handling amendments submitted after this notice has been issued.

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