How can I petition to withdraw a holding of abandonment?

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Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based) BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27 10 Rules 5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. To petition to withdraw a holding of abandonment, you should direct your petition to the Director of Office of Data Management if a notice of abandonment has been, or could have been properly mailed by the Office of Data Management. This is explicitly mentioned in MPEP 1002.02(r) . The petition should explain why the application is not actually abandoned and provide any necessary evidence to support your claim. It’s important to act promptly once you receive a notice of abandonment to ensure the best chance of success for your petition. Related Rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure 10 rules Collapse Petition for Express Abandonment to Avoid Publication MPEP 1002.02(r) Recommended Petitions to the Director for Ex Parte Reexamination Appeals and Other Matters MPEP 1002 Permitted Petition to Invoke Director's Supervisory Authority MPEP 1002 Petition to Director for PTAB Action MPEP 1002 Fee Requirement for Petitions to the Director Must Be Indicated MPEP 1002 Required Fee Required for Petition to Director MPEP 1002 Required Petition to Vacate Final Rejection Does Not Extend Reply Period MPEP 1002 Petition to Reopen Patent Application After PTAB Decision Without Court Action MPEP 1002.02(c) Petition Must Include Fee MPEP 1002 Required Fee Required for Withdrawing Application from Issue MPEP 1002 Other Related FAQs 5 FAQs Collapse What is the role of the Director of Office of Data Management in patent petitions? What is express abandonment and how do I file for it? What petitions are decided by the Director of Office of Data Management? How can I request republication of my patent application? What is the process for obtaining a foreign filing license for a patent application?