MPEP § 706.05 — Rejection After Allowance of Application (Annotated Rules)
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 706.05, including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Rejection After Allowance of Application
This section addresses Rejection After Allowance of Application.
Key Rules
Definitions & Scope (1)
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Rejection Based on Post-Allowance Reference
Note:
This rule describes the rejection of an application based on a reference after allowance has been granted.
See MPEP § 1308.01 for a rejection based on a reference after allowance.
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| – | MPEP § 1308.01 |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
This is an exact copy of the MPEP from the USPTO. It is here for your reference to see the section in context.
Official MPEP § 706.05 — Rejection After Allowance of Application
Source: USPTO706.05 Rejection After Allowance of Application [R-08.2012]
See MPEP § 1308.01 for a rejection based on a reference after allowance.