MPEP § 714.16(c) — Amendments Under 37 CFR 1.312, Additional Claims (Annotated Rules)
§714.16(c) Amendments Under 37 CFR 1.312, Additional Claims
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Amendments Under 37 CFR 1.312, Additional Claims
This section addresses Amendments Under 37 CFR 1.312, Additional Claims. Primary authority: 35 U.S.C. 41 and 37 CFR 1.312. Contains: 2 requirements.
Key Rules
Fee Requirements
If the amendment under 37 CFR 1.312 adds claims (total and independent) in excess of the number previously paid for, additional fees are required. The amendment is not considered by the examiner unless accompanied by the full fee required. See MPEP § 607 and 35 U.S.C. 41.
If the amendment under 37 CFR 1.312 adds claims (total and independent) in excess of the number previously paid for, additional fees are required. The amendment is not considered by the examiner unless accompanied by the full fee required. See MPEP § 607 and 35 U.S.C. 41.
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| Fee Requirements | 35 U.S.C. § 41 |
| Fee Requirements | 37 CFR § 1.312 |
| Fee Requirements | MPEP § 607 |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
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Official MPEP § 714.16(c) — Amendments Under 37 CFR 1.312, Additional Claims
Source: USPTO714.16(c) Amendments Under 37 CFR 1.312, Additional Claims [R-08.2012]
If the amendment under 37 CFR 1.312 adds claims (total and independent) in excess of the number previously paid for, additional fees are required. The amendment is not considered by the examiner unless accompanied by the full fee required. See MPEP § 607 and 35 U.S.C. 41.