What documentation is required for rejoined claims?

When claims are rejoined and allowed in a patent application, specific documentation is required to ensure proper processing. The MPEP 1302.04(h) states:

“Any previously withdrawn claims that are being rejoined and allowed must be listed in the index of claims and on the Notice of Allowability to avoid a printer query.”

This means that patent examiners must ensure that:

• Rejoined claims are included in the index of claims
• Rejoined claims are listed on the Notice of Allowability

These steps are crucial to prevent any confusion or delays during the printing and issuance of the patent.

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• documentation
• index of claims
• Notice of Allowability
• patent examination