How can an application become abandoned through an appeal process?
An application can become abandoned through the appeal process in two main ways: Withdrawal or failure to prosecute an appeal: According to MPEP 711.02(b), ‘An application may become abandoned through withdrawal of, or failure to prosecute, an appeal to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.’ For more details, refer to MPEP ยงยง 1215.01 to 1215.04.…
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