How are amendments handled in secrecy order applications?

Amendments in secrecy order applications require special handling to maintain security. The MPEP 130 states:

In secrecy order cases, all proposed amendments to the specification and claims, and all provisional amendments to the abstract, drawings and claims must be submitted in duplicate for security review.

Key points about handling amendments in secrecy order cases include:

• Amendments must be submitted in duplicate for security review.
• One copy of the amendment is placed in the application file.
• The other copy is forwarded to a defense agency for review.
• The defense agency determines if the amendment can be entered without breaching national security.

This process ensures that any changes to the application maintain the required level of secrecy.

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