What is the purpose of the reissue pending form paragraph in MPEP 1456?
The reissue pending form paragraph mentioned in MPEP 1456 serves a specific purpose in the patent examination process. According to the manual:
“The examiner should use the following form paragraph to notify applicant that the application is in condition for allowance, and that the application will be forwarded to OPLA for review:”
The form paragraph (which is not provided in full in this section) is used to:
- Inform the applicant that their reissue application is in condition for allowance
- Notify the applicant that the application will be forwarded to the Office of Patent Legal Administration (OPLA) for review
- Indicate that prosecution on the merits is closed
- Explain that the issue fee payment will not be processed until after OPLA’s review is complete
This form paragraph ensures clear communication with the applicant about the status of their reissue application and the next steps in the process.
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