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)
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 topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| – | MPEP § 710.02(b) |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
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Official MPEP § 1301 — Substantially Allowable Application, Special
Source: USPTO1301 Substantially Allowable Application, Special [R-08.2012]
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).