What does ‘Preparation of an Application for Allowance’ mean in patent examination?

The ‘Preparation of an Application for Allowance’ refers to the process of finalizing a patent application that has been deemed allowable by the USPTO examiner. This stage occurs after the substantive examination is complete and before the patent is issued. It involves several administrative steps to ensure the application is ready for issuance.

According to MPEP 1302, this process includes reviewing the application for formal matters, preparing necessary documentation, and ensuring all requirements for patentability have been met.

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• patent allowance
• patent examination
• USPTO procedures
• patent application