§711.03 Reconsideration of Holding of Abandonment; Revival
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Reconsideration of Holding of Abandonment; Revival
This section addresses Reconsideration of Holding of Abandonment; Revival. Primary authority: 37 CFR 1.137. Contains: 1 permission.
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Key Rules
Revival of Abandoned Application
When advised of the abandonment of his or her application, applicant may either ask for reconsideration of such holding, if he or she disagrees with it on the basis that there is no abandonment in fact; or petition for revival under 37 CFR 1.137.
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| Revival of Abandoned Application | 37 CFR § 1.137 |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
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Official MPEP § 711.03 — Reconsideration of Holding of Abandonment; Revival
Source: USPTO711.03 Reconsideration of Holding of Abandonment; Revival [R-08.2012]
When advised of the abandonment of his or her application, applicant may either ask for reconsideration of such holding, if he or she disagrees with it on the basis that there is no abandonment in fact; or petition for revival under 37 CFR 1.137.