What can be included in a submission under the Transitional After-Final Practice?
A submission under the Transitional After-Final Practice can include various types of information and amendments. According to MPEP 706.07(g):
The submission under 37 CFR 1.129(a) may comprise, but is not limited to, an information disclosure statement (IDS), an amendment to the written description, claims or drawings, a new substantive argument and/or new evidence in support of patentability.
However, it’s crucial to note that: No amendment considered as a result of payment of the fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.17(r) may introduce new matter into the disclosure of the application 35 U.S.C. 132.
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