MPEP § 1301 — Substantially Allowable Application, Special (Annotated Rules)

This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 1301, 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.

Substantially Allowable Application, Special

This section addresses Substantially Allowable Application, Special.

Key Rules

Exceptions & Carve-Outs (1)

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Formal Requirements Must Be Corrected Promptly Upon Allowance
Note:
When an application is in condition for allowance except for formal matters, prompt action will be taken to require their correction.

When an application is in condition for allowance, except as to matters of form, the application will be considered special and prompt action taken to require correction of formal matters. See MPEP § 710.02(b).

Citations

Primary topicCitation
MPEP § 710.02(b)

Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP

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