MPEP § 1302.04(h) — Rejoinder of Claims (Annotated Rules)
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 1302.04(h), 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.
Rejoinder of Claims
This section addresses Rejoinder of Claims.
Key Rules
Mandatory Requirements (2)
Any previously withdrawn claims that are being rejoined and allowed must be listed in the index of claims and on the Notice of Allowability to avoid a printer query. The examiner should notify the applicant of the rejoinder. See MPEP § 821.04.
Any previously withdrawn claims that are being rejoined and allowed must be listed in the index of claims and on the Notice of Allowability to avoid a printer query. The examiner should notify the applicant of the rejoinder. See MPEP § 821.04.
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| – | MPEP § 821.04 |
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 § 1302.04(h) — Rejoinder of Claims
Source: USPTO1302.04(h) Rejoinder of Claims [R-08.2012]
Any previously withdrawn claims that are being rejoined and allowed must be listed in the index of claims and on the Notice of Allowability to avoid a printer query. The examiner should notify the applicant of the rejoinder. See MPEP § 821.04.